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I agree with all these statements. But the most important thing to point out is that CSS 1 and 2 and even 3 didn't solve the layout issues we needed solved. Bu
by crucialfelix 14y ago
I agree with all these statements. But the most important thing to point out is that CSS 1 and 2 and even 3 didn't solve the layout issues we needed solved. But there are improvements like native column support and true layout control coming. But damn, it's already nearly 2013.
- zaidf 14y agoNative column support will probably satisfy 90% of my objections. Until then, css seems like another hack(perhaps a better one) for a previous hack.
- crucialfelix 14y agoWell that's because we accidentally took a publishing system designed for academia and turned it into the largest explosion of design and media in the history of mankind. Anyway, use compass sass or less. Use frameworks.
- skyhook_mockups 14y agoAbsolutely agree. The hundreds of websites devoted to explaining how to achieve a X-column fluid layout are testament to CSS's failings in this regard - seriously, layout as a problem has been solved for 15+ years [1]. We're finally getting some progress on constraint-based layout in the form of the flexible box model (great modern browser support), and CSS grid layout, which surprisingly enough is coming from MS. I agree, the fact that it's almost 2013 and we're still wasting valuable brainpower on f*ing around with what should be trivial layouts is a bit of a shame. [1] - http://www.cs.washington.edu/research/constraints/solvers/uist97.html http://www.cs.washington.edu/research/constraints/solvers/ui...