KelpUI, developed by Chris Ferdinandi, aims to modernize the styling process using newer CSS features, Web Components, and an emphasis on modular utility classes. Ferdinandi details his approach in a series of articles, outlining principles such as base styles for HTML elements, easy customization with CSS variables, and accessibility in color palettes. The library embraces the Cascade and shows flexibility in layouts. Openly scrutinizing optimization issues, Ferdinandi marks KelpUI as a community learning project that evolves with feedback, showcasing a thoughtful balance between performance and developer experience.
KelpUI is being designed to leverage modern CSS features and Web Components, while emphasizing utility, customizability, and simplicity in naming and specificity.
Chris Ferdinandi shares his thought process throughout the development of KelpUI, providing a clear picture of his design philosophy and guiding principles.
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