Modern Web

In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, CSS expert Kevin Powell discusses the evolution of CSS, from the early days of CSS3 to the rapid advancements with Flexbox, Grid, and the latest innovations. Kevin explains how CSS is making strides to integrate features that previously required JavaScript, like scroll-driven animations and popovers, simplifying development and improving performance. He also touches on the importance of understanding the fundamentals of CSS, debugging techniques, and the future of tools like Tailwind and Sass.  Chapters 0:00 - Introduction and Technical Setup Issues 01:05 - Guest Introduction: Kevin Powell 02:00 - Kevin's Journey into CSS and Content Creation 03:21 - Evolution of CSS: From CSS3 to Modern Features 05:46 - The Role of JavaScript in CSS and New Features 08:08 - Popovers, Anchor Positioning, and Progressive Enhancement in CSS 10:26 - Discussion on SAS, Tailwind, and CSS Tools 12:35 - Challenges with Tailwind and Over-Componentization 14:57 - The Importance of Learni