The Times You Need A Custom @property Instead Of A CSS Variable
May 17, 2024
Custom properties and CSS variables are often used interchangeably when describing placeholder values in CSS despite the fact that they are different but related concepts. Preethi Sam walks through an example that demonstrates where custom properties are more suitable than variables while showcasing the greater freedom and flexibility that custom properties provide for designing complex, refined animations.
Source: The Times You Need A Custom @property Instead Of A CSS Variable — Smashing Magazine
CSS variables have become increasingly widely used in recent years, but the related CSS Properties while in some ways very similar provide more capabilities as Preethi Sam describes here.
