A couple of days ago, I talked about CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) architecture and the use of B(lock), E(lement), M(odifier) methodology. This video explains the advantages of using BEM.
I actually use a clip from the Udemy course I am taking to explain the advantages. I figure the instructor, Nick, does a great job explaining the advantages so why should I try and parrot it back.
I never understood before how helpful CSS could be. But, I have learned that well structured (BEM) CSS cqan save you time and headaches especially on a large website.
Nick teaches a way to structure BEM that makes a lot of sense to me. Blocks are short descriptors of what the block is; e.g., row. Elements are the block name, 2 underscores, and the element descriptor; e.g., row__33-percent-column. Modifiers are the block name, 2 dashes, and the modifier descriptor; e.g., row–blue-font.
One of the things mentioned in the clip is that using BEM methodology takes the ‘C’ (cascading) out of CSS. This is because BEM eliminates much of the inheritance from HTML parents. This way you dont have to worry about ;inheriting’ an attribute you don’t want or need.
IAAC Video Day 119
This is my 119th day in the #iamalivechallenge. I am alive and doing very well. I hope you are doing very well as well.
Until Tomorrow, Bob
