Ever click a link and get jolted to the top of the page instantly? Smooth scrolling fixes that! With the CSS scroll-behavior property, you can add a subtle, modern scroll effect to your site with zero JavaScript. It’s perfect for anchor links, back-to-top buttons, or single-page websites. In this MiniCoursey quick guide, you’ll learn what … Read more
Want your site to look great on every screen size? CSS breakpoints are the secret! Breakpoints let you adapt your layout to different devices by applying styles only when the screen hits certain widths. With the right breakpoints and clear media queries, you’ll build layouts that look awesome everywhere — from mobile to desktop. In … Read more
Why do some animations feel snappy and natural while others feel robotic? The secret is easing functions! Easing controls the speed of an animation over time — not just its start and end points. By choosing the right easing, you can make animations look smoother, more realistic, and more delightful. In this MiniCoursey quick guide, … Read more
Want more than a simple hover effect? With CSS keyframes, you can build fully custom animations — from subtle fades to bouncy loops. Keyframes define how an element’s styles change step by step over time. This makes them perfect for loaders, attention grabbers, or decorative effects that bring your UI to life. In this MiniCoursey … Read more
Want to add smooth motion to your website? CSS gives you two powerful tools: transitions and animations. Both bring your UI to life, but they solve different problems. Knowing when to use each helps you build polished, delightful experiences without overcomplicating your code. In this MiniCoursey quick guide, you’ll learn the difference between CSS animations … Read more
Want to add icons, decorative lines, or helper text without cluttering your HTML? CSS pseudo-elements let you do exactly that! With ::before, ::after, and others, you can insert content, style it, and keep your markup clean and semantic. In this MiniCoursey quick guide, you’ll learn how pseudo-elements work, common uses, and best practices for writing … Read more
Want to write powerful CSS without unnecessary classes everywhere? Mastering selectors, combinators, and pseudo-classes lets you target elements precisely while keeping your markup clean. From sibling combinators to handy pseudo-classes, these tools make your stylesheets more flexible and expressive. In this MiniCoursey quick guide, you’ll get a practical deep dive into combinators, pseudo-classes, and best … Read more
Ever ended up with tangled, messy CSS that’s impossible to override without !important? You’re not alone — this is the classic “specificity war.” When selectors get too specific, it becomes a battle to write even more specific rules just to make changes stick. Good news: you can avoid this! In this MiniCoursey quick guide, you’ll … Read more
Wondering how @layer fits into the classic CSS cascade? Cascade Layers and specificity are both ways to decide which styles take priority — but they work differently! Understanding how they interact makes your CSS more predictable and conflict-free. In this MiniCoursey quick guide, you’ll learn how Cascade Layers work, how specificity affects them, and how … Read more
Keeping your CSS organized as a project grows can get tricky fast. The new @layer rule in CSS helps you manage your stylesheets in clear, structured layers. It’s perfect for controlling how resets, base styles, utilities, and components stack in the cascade — all without weird specificity battles. In this MiniCoursey quick guide, you’ll learn … Read more