CSS is all about cascading, and understanding the rules of which style wins is key for every beginner! 🌟
Here’s how CSS decides which rule to apply when there are conflicts:
1️⃣ Importance
Styles marked with !important trump everything else.
Example:
color: red !important; /* This will always win! */
2️⃣ Specificity
The more specific the selector, the higher priority.
- Universal (
*) and tag selectors (e.g.,div) are weakest. - Classes (
.example) are stronger. - IDs (
#example) are even stronger. - Inline styles (e.g.,
style="color:blue") beat them all (except!important).
3️⃣ Source Order
When two rules have the same specificity, the one written later in the code wins.
Example:
p { color: red; }
p { color: blue; } /* This will apply because it's written later. */
Quick Tip 🚀
If you’re unsure which rule applies, use the browser’s DevTools (Inspect Element) to see the cascade in action!
Master these, and you’ll write clean, predictable styles in no time. Happy coding! 🎨✨
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