DEV Community

Cover image for 🔥 Top 10 Mind-Blowing Front-End Tricks! 🔥
WEBDEVTALES
WEBDEVTALES

Posted on • Originally published at webdevtales.com

🔥 Top 10 Mind-Blowing Front-End Tricks! 🔥

1. CSS Variables Magic 🎨

💡 Tip: Define reusable values with --custom-properties, then use them throughout your CSS!

:root {
  --main-color: #ff6347;
}
body {
  background-color: var(--main-color);
}
Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode

Let me explain using Proper Code:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>CSS Variables Magic 🎨</title>
  <style>
    :root {
      --main-color: #ff6347;
      --accent-color: #00bfff;
      --text-color: #ffffff;
    }
    body {
      background-color: var(--main-color);
      color: var(--text-color);
      font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      height: 100vh;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .box {
      background-color: var(--accent-color);
      padding: 50px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 1.5em;
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <div class="box">
    This box uses CSS Variables! 🎨
  </div>
</body>
</html>

Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode

Output:

CSS Tricks

2. The Hidden Hover Effect 🕵️‍♀️

🎉 Hover effects without adding hover in CSS? Try :not() with child selectors for stealthy hover interactions!

button:not(:hover) {
  background-color: #ddd;
}
Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode

Let me explain using Proper Code:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
  <title>Hidden Hover Effect with :not()</title>
  <style>
    body {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      height: 100vh;
      background-color: #f5f5f5;
    }

    .container {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .box {
      width: 100px;
      height: 100px;
      background-color: #3498db;
      transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* The hidden hover effect */
    .box:hover {
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .box:not(:hover) {
      background-color: #e74c3c; /* Changes all other boxes except the hovered one */
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>

  <div class="container">
    <div class="box"></div>
    <div class="box"></div>
    <div class="box"></div>
    <div class="box"></div>
  </div>

</body>
</html>


Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode

Output:

CSS Tricks

After hovering:

CSS Tricks

3. Border-Radius Hacks 🎯

🔥 Want perfect circles or pill-shaped buttons? Play with percentages in border-radius to create ultra-smooth shapes!

.circle {
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.pill {
  border-radius: 50% / 25%;
}
Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode

Let me explain using Proper Code:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Border-Radius Hacks 🎯</title>
  <style>
    body {
      font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
      background-color: #f4f4f4;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      height: 100vh;
      margin: 0;
      gap: 20px;
    }
    .circle {
      width: 100px;
      height: 100px;
      background-color: #ff6347;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: bold;
    }
    .pill {
      width: 200px;
      height: 50px;
      background-color: #00bfff;
      border-radius: 50% / 25%;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: bold;
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <div class="circle">●</div>
  <div class="pill">Pill Shape 🎯</div>
</body>
</html>

Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode

Output:
Border Radius

4. SVGs as Backgrounds 📐

🚀 Ditch static images! Use inline SVGs to create scalable, sharp backgrounds without slowing your site down!

background: url('data:image/svg+xml,...');
Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode

Let me explain using Proper Code:

Continue Reading "🔥 CSS Tricks: Top 10 Mind-Blowing Front-End Hacks That will Blow Your Mind! 🔥"

Top comments (0)