With the evolution of CSS, features like Flexbox, Grid, and custom properties have already transformed web design, but CSS Houdini and native CSS variables could take things even further. Houdini introduces low-level APIs that allow developers to create custom CSS properties, offering more control over styling and layout manipulation directly in the browser.
This raises important questions: Will Houdini impact performance, especially with complex animations or large projects? Can native CSS variables eliminate the need for JavaScript-based solutions for dynamic styles like theming?
As browsers begin to support these new features, how fast will they be adopted across the web? And, could this shift challenge or complement existing CSS frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind? I’d love to hear your thoughts on how these new tools could shape the future of web design.