Chris Heilmann, Daniel Cranney & Zoran Jambor

WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Yes, CSS Can Do That!

For years, styling a simple `<select>` box required complex hacks. See how modern CSS now solves this and other long-standing UI challenges natively.

WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Yes, CSS Can Do That!
#1about 4 minutes

The ongoing debate between simple and complex CSS

Modern CSS has become powerful but complex, leading to a debate on whether to use the latest features or prioritize simple, maintainable code.

#2about 21 minutes

A roundup of recent web development and tech news

This segment covers various industry news, including tech layoffs attributed to AI, security risks in job interviews, and Cloudflare reverse-engineering Next.js.

#3about 10 minutes

Practical tools for hosting, animation, and system cleanup

Discover useful tools for developers, including free static site hosting with GitHub Pages, a visual editor for CSS easing animations, and a command-line tool for cleaning up your Mac.

#4about 4 minutes

Playing a game of real versus fake tech headlines

The hosts play a game called "Fake on News," guessing whether bizarre tech headlines about AI, privacy, and robotics are real or fabricated.

#5about 19 minutes

The rise of natively stylable HTML components in CSS

Modern CSS is increasingly providing native ways to style complex HTML elements like select boxes, lists, and checkboxes, reducing the need for JavaScript workarounds.

#6about 5 minutes

Current challenges and the future direction of CSS

A discussion on the adoption of advanced CSS features like grid and container queries, the complexity of new color spaces, and the importance of trusted, human-curated learning resources.

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