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CSS linting - CSS Tutorial
From the course: CSS for Developers
CSS linting
- [Instructor] As with any programming language, there are tools available that can help improve our CSS. CSS linters can identify syntax errors or invalid properties. They can enforce a consistent code style or adherence to a project's coding standards. They can flag issues related to performance or maintainability, like duplicate selectors or inefficient use of CSS. In short, using a linter will make your CSS better and can even help you learn the nuances of CSS syntax as you go. From a high level perspective, getting started with a CSS linter involves choosing which linter to use, installing the linter either globally on your machine or within a specific project, configuring the linter. This is where you specify the rules you want to enforce, like, I want to use a two tab indentation, or I want to follow a particular coating standard, that sort of thing. You may also want to use a linter in conjunction with an auto fixer or beautifer. Some linters can automatically fix certain rule…
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