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Aspects of modern HTML/CSS you may not be familiar with

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451 points todsacerdoti | 2 comments | 28 Aug 25 20:49 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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firefoxd ◴[29 Aug 25 06:04 UTC] No.45060733[source]▶
The worst thing about CSS is that a lot of people don't bother learning it, then have a strong opinion after they were forced to use it for a day.
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noelwelsh ◴[29 Aug 25 07:29 UTC] No.45061230[source]▶
> The worst thing about CSS is that a lot of people don't bother learning it

How dare people use CSS without learning in-depth all 20+ specifications! It's an outrage!

When people have problems using a tool, you should look at the tool rather than blaming the people. People aren't going to change. You don't tell people to be more careful using a bandsaw; you install safety features.

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grebc ◴[29 Aug 25 09:53 UTC] No.45062139[source]▶
You actually don’t let people use a bandsaw if they’ve demonstrated reckless behaviour.
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1. noelwelsh ◴[29 Aug 25 10:52 UTC] No.45062450[source]▶
Yes, but that is not the same as telling competent professionals to exercise more care. Accidents are prevented by creating systems that make accidents hard, not by requiring more vigilance from individuals. This is why bandsaws come with guards and other safety features.
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2. leptons ◴[29 Aug 25 18:17 UTC] No.45067587[source]▶
Someone who can't figure out how to use CSS effectively in about an hour is not a "professional". CSS is very simple, and very powerful. People's underdstanding of it seems to be lacking, and it almost seems like from these comments that it comes down to willful ignorance.