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Mastering CSS is a fundamental requirement for any front-end or full stack developer. It is a complex field, and browser compatibility is often a challenge. The CSS Working Group periodically updates the CSS specifications to add more functionality, making styling web documents easier and creating exciting learner experiences. 

In this course, you’ll cover several new properties and selectors in layout and responsive design. Next, you’ll learn about the :has() selector and container queries and their use cases. Finally, you’ll learn to create responsive layouts without media queries. Throughout the course, you’ll discuss each new feature’s browser compatibility.

After completing this course, you’ll have the practical knowledge to create responsive layouts and engaging user experiences with a few lines of code. You can write less code to do more, utilizing several new properties and selectors efficiently. This skill set will help you create great user experiences.

Mastering the Latest Features in CSS

To enable the styling of elements based on viewport breakpoints

To enable the styling of elements based on the element's margin

To enable the styling of elements based on the available space

To enable the styling of elements based on the element's padding

What is the purpose of container queries?

What is the purpose of container queries?

How is a container query defined?

Which property is used to define an element as a container?

Which property is used to define an element as a container?

The rules we place within a container query won’t affect the styling of the container itself.

The rules we place within a container query will affect only its children.

The rules we place within a container query will affect the styling of the container itself.

Which option is not true?

`@container style(background-color: blue) {}`

Which container style query is incorrect?

Which container style query is incorrect?

Given a container with the name `gallery` and type `inline-size,` which declaration is correct?

Given a container with the name <code>gallery</code> and type <code>inline-size,</code> which declaration is correct?

Test your understanding of the practical use of container queries.

Getting Started

What You’ve Missed in CSS

Using the :has() Selector for Scaling Reusable Components

Practical Uses of Container Queries

Responsive CSS Layout without Media Queries

Conclusion

Quiz: Practical Uses of Container Queries