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We'll have to agree to disagree.

• Aeolun 5y ago
  CSS is not a programming language. I find it hard to believe you think you can do more with plain CSS than with the full power of the Javascript programming language.
  • lwhi 5y ago
    Sure CSS isn't a programming language. However, when used correctly you can create a system that will allow you maintain and apply your presentation layer in an efficient, extensible, consistent and reusable way. Lack of knowledge isn't an excuse for believing otherwise. -- Edit: I'm actually shocked by how much bad feeling there is for standard front-end technology. A domain specific solution is a benefit.
    • iaml 5y ago
      > you can create a system that will allow you maintain and apply your presentation layer in an efficient, extensible, consistent and reusable way. If that is your intention, typescript is a better tool for the job: you get type safety, ide autocomplete, tests (have you ever written a test for css?). You are right, being a domain specific solution is a benefit, but that has nothing to do with how good of a system you can make with it. I'm sure it's possible to write a system in typescript that would be as good as what you describe, but it will be more flexible at expense of being slower.
      • lwhi 5y ago
        I don't know how to say this any other way. I think you are entirely incorrect. Typescript is absolutely not the solution.