CSS Architecture for Scale

As applications grow, CSS can quickly become unwieldy without proper architecture. Modern approaches to CSS help maintain consistency while avoiding common pitfalls.

Methodologies and Naming

BEM, SMACSS, and other CSS methodologies provide structure and naming conventions that make stylesheets more maintainable. While the specific methodology matters less than consistency, having a clear system prevents conflicts and confusion.

CSS-in-JS vs Traditional CSS

The debate between CSS-in-JS and traditional approaches continues. Each has merits: CSS-in-JS offers component scoping and dynamic styling, while traditional CSS provides better caching and familiarity. Choose based on your team's needs and preferences.

Utility-First CSS

Frameworks like Tailwind CSS have popularized utility-first approaches, trading stylesheet maintenance for HTML verbosity. This approach can speed up development and reduce CSS file size when used thoughtfully.