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Why CSS Layouts Are Harder Than They Seem: Constraints, Edge Cases, and the Path Forward

CSS layout has long been a source of frustration for developers, not just because of its verbose syntax but because of the subtle edge‑cases baked into its semantics. This article explores why the classic box model and flow layout are difficult to reason about, examines constraint‑based alternatives and their pitfalls, and argues that the industry’s gradual shift toward Flexbox and Grid is the most pragmatic solution for building predictable, responsive UIs.

Recreating Donkey Kong with Pure CSS: The Story Behind HTML Kong

In 2016 a developer pushed the boundaries of HTML and CSS by re‑creating the classic Game & Watch Donkey Kong without JavaScript. The result—HTML Kong—shows how clever use of gradients, SVG, icon fonts, and CSS animations can bring a nostalgic arcade experience to modern browsers. This article dissects the techniques and the evolution of browser support that made it possible.
Taming Layout Shift: The Modern CSS Fix for Stable Scrollbar Gutters

Taming Layout Shift: The Modern CSS Fix for Stable Scrollbar Gutters

Unexpected content jumps caused by scrollbar appearance remain a persistent web annoyance, degrading UX and Core Web Vitals. Frontend expert Zach Leatherman unveils a CSS solution using scrollbar-gutter to reserve space dynamically while maintaining clean aesthetics. This progressive enhancement technique finally solves a decades-old layout problem with minimal code.
Frankenstyle Emerges as a No-Build, Value-Driven Alternative to Tailwind CSS

Frankenstyle Emerges as a No-Build, Value-Driven Alternative to Tailwind CSS

A new CSS framework called Frankenstyle challenges Tailwind's dominance with a radical 'de-valued' approach. By shifting utility values to CSS variables and generating interactive states at runtime, it eliminates build steps while promising smaller bundle sizes. Currently in early development, this open-source project offers a glimpse into a post-Tailwind utility-first paradigm.