As I dive deeper into web development, I've realized a few key insights that could help others. For instance, a light database query can really add up if you're executing it many times. I learned that pulling more rows in one go can drastically reduce query time from over 30 seconds to less than one. What tips and tricks have you learned that could benefit the community?
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I've been really excited about the `text-wrap: balance;` property. It automatically balances text between columns in a way I didn’t expect; it's been super helpful!
Totally! It's nice to learn about new CSS rules like these.
Don’t underestimate the power of the `.has()` selector. It’s super handy, especially when combined with `:where` to avoid increasing selector specificity. Keeps your CSS clean!
And don’t forget about `:is()` for cleaner syntax!
Exactly! Like `:is(A, B, C li, D .link):is(:hover, :focus)` to streamline styles.
Here’s a tip: always round up your estimates when working on projects. If you have reusable code from past projects, estimate how long it took to write it before; it often takes longer than expected!
One of the cool tricks I’ve found is using the `display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;` for centering elements. There’s even a simpler way: `display: flex; place-content: center;` if you want to center on both axes.
Yeah, sometimes I just type the longer one out of habit! Also, don't forget the width to make it work!
I’ve been experimenting with that too—flexbox is a game-changer!
I didn't even know that was a thing! CSS keeps evolving, it’s hard to keep track of everything.