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What to do if you don't like CSS?

Amr Elmohamady on January 31, 2021

Writing CSS sucks! It's so painful for me to write CSS code even if using a CSS Preprocessor like SASS or LESS, It makes it easier thoug...
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Nathaniel

What to do if you don't like CSS? Learn it, master it, then you'll enjoy writing css.

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Amr Elmohamady

I know CSS and how to do anything with it but, it's just I don't find it interesting to write CSS for me and Material Design is a Great thing even if you love CSS!

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Joseph Emmanuel

The better way to like it

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Arber Braja

Dont't you find a framework limited sometime? In my experience a framework is a good starting point but usually comes with limitations and performance issues. Handcrafted CSS is still on the long term preferrable compared to a framework. Sometime it depends on the project for sure. Like if I where to build a dashboard I would use a framework regarding UI otherwise I would build the whole thing from scratch.

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Amr Elmohamady

If I wanted to do something that is not in the Framework I am using I can add a package that will do it for me or if it's simple I can do it in CSS it's ok I used to build Web Apps using CSS long time ago. But until now since I started using Vuetify everything I need is in it.

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Amr Elmohamady

I don't find it hard to write CSS (Actually, I am really great at CSS), I find it not Interesting.
Also, CSS is important even with using frameworks because you will always need to do something that is not in the framework.
You are right CSS is important and I never say don't learn CSS

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Anthony Gushu

Tailwind is a real happy medium for me.
I get all the granular control I want without the pain of writing vanilla CSS or fighting against a framework

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dhondup

There really is no alternative to writing CSS. You will have to write some even if you use CSS frameworks. Best solution is to hire a developer who would happily do it for you.

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Amr Elmohamady

Actually, I made couple of projects using Vuetify without writing any line of CSS and the design was really great.
Material Design is not just if you don't like css, it's something Really great to use because actually most of Material Design Frameworks take care of Accessiblity and User Experience.

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Louis Low • Edited

My work is crafting UI for the embedded (IoT) applications with Yogurt. The UI design for the TouchPanel that controlling the machines and instruments.

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wattafot

TAILWIND

 
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Amr Elmohamady

It's ok if you don't agree with the article. I wrote it because I love Material Design.

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Amr Elmohamady

Ok, UI/UX designers can follow Material Design Guidelines and make their own UX decisions.

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Dendi Handian

As a Backend Engineer, I learn CSS through TailwindCSS

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