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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Fundamental Concepts The Cascade: Importance

Brad Lacke
Brad Lacke
7,438 Points
Posted by Brad Lacke
Brad Lacke
7,438 Points

CSS Importance: Order vs. Specificity

Which one wins?

I'd assumed up until this point that the "cascade" was the most important rule to obey in determining what styling prevailed, but after spending enough time in both CSS courses it now seems that specificity may actually be more important. Is there a better way to incorporate both concepts that will help with writing and understanding code?

1 Answer

Marcus Parsons
Marcus Parsons
15,719 Points

An awesome article about this is available from CSS Tricks right here.

Brad Lacke
Brad Lacke
7,438 Points
Brad Lacke
Brad Lacke
7,438 Points

Amazing! Great reference, thank you.

Marcus Parsons
Marcus Parsons
15,719 Points

No problem! That CSS Tricks site is a great site to bookmark. Happy coding, Brad!