A practical guide on when to use CSS shorthand properties versus longhand equivalents. The core argument is that readability and intent should drive the decision, not brevity. Covers specific properties like background, padding, margin, animation, transition, grid, border, font, and text-decoration, with concrete examples showing when shorthand helps versus when it obscures meaning. Also introduces CSS logical properties as a more resilient alternative to directional shorthands for internationalization support.
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What’s a shorthand property?When to use it, when to skip itIt’s not all or nothingWriting only what you meanIf you enjoyed this post, you might also like:Sort: