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Preprocessors like LESS, Sass, Stylus, etc., extend the capabilities of CSS by including such programming language features as variables, functions, mathematical operations, etc.
Appropriate use of this technology aims to ensure maintainable stylesheet documents and an improved workflow.
This article takes a step beyond the basics of the LESS preprocessor language by using some of the Bootstrap 3 LESS code as both a learning and development tool.
If you’re just starting out, enjoy Speed Up Your Web Development Process with Less, a clear and concise video introduction by Sandy Ludosky.
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