My Dumbest CSS Mistakes

We've all been there – those moments when our code just doesn't cooperate. If I had a "Days Since Last Coding Mistake" counter, it'd probably always read zero. These errors range from minor typos to entire misplaced npm module folders!

The beauty of CSS is its forgiving nature. A simple typo often doesn't break the whole site; the cascade handles it. But the embarrassment remains!

Here are a few of my most frequent CSS blunders:

.element {
  display: flexbox; /* ?‍♂️ */
}

This is a classic – forgetting flex!

.gradient {
  linear-gradient(45deg, rgb(50% 100% 90%), rgb(62% 85% 93%));
}

Attempting a gradient without a background property. It's a simple fix, but easily overlooked.

The proximity of 'X' and 'C' on the keyboard leads to this:

.element {
  font-size: 16pc; /* I meant pixels! */
}

Confusing px and pc units. It happens more often than I'd like to admit.

Another common error, often seen in code snippets:

// This is not a CSS comment.
.element {
  /* This is a CSS comment. */
}

Remember, // is JavaScript, not CSS!

Forgetting var() around CSS variables:

.element {
  color: --primary-color;
}

And the ever-present variable naming issues:

:root {
  --color-primary: #FF5722;
  --color-secondary: #3E2723;
}

/* Much later on... */

.element {
  color: var(--primary-color); /* ? */
}

Even copying and pasting can be tricky:

.element::before {
  content: “”; /* Should be "" */
}

Those sneaky curly quotes! And the forgotten content property... or neglecting to set position before using z-index or offsets.

The Illusion of Perfection

Reading polished blog posts can trigger Imposter Syndrome. They often omit the struggles and mistakes that led to the final result. The truth is, even the most impressive projects involve numerous iterations and corrections.

The journey, with its bumps and detours, is often more instructive than the polished end product. It reveals the problem-solving process and offers invaluable learning experiences.

So, let's be honest: what are your most embarrassing CSS mistakes? Let's learn from each other's blunders!

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