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Spectre.css – A Lightweight, Responsive and Modern CSS Framework

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Re: Spectre.css – A Lightweight, Responsive and Modern CSS Framework

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Post by city41 »

matchbok wrote: post #3

I'm just gonna say it. We don't need another "lightweight, responsive, modern" CSS framework. It's a solved problem.

Curious what people are using css frameworks for these days. I used to use minimal ones to get some kind of grid support. But now I just use css grid. Are people still using frameworks due to needing to support old browsers?

Re: Spectre.css – A Lightweight, Responsive and Modern CSS Framework

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Post by hliyan »

matchbok wrote: post #3

I'm just gonna say it. We don't need another "lightweight, responsive, modern" CSS framework. It's a solved problem.

Perhaps the issue is with the constant use of the adjective "modern" in many new libraries and frameworks. It implies that there are no other notable benefits than the implementation being based on newer technologies and development practices.

Is it faster (than what's current out there), more stable or easier to use, would be the answer that most prospective users look for...

Re: Spectre.css – A Lightweight, Responsive and Modern CSS Framework

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Post by tomcam »

matchbok wrote: post #3

I'm just gonna say it. We don't need another "lightweight, responsive, modern" CSS framework. It's a solved problem.

I like fast, small web pages because not everyone has a broadband connection at all times. Can you tell me what other mature, tested, well-supported CSS frameworks have a feature set that large in less than 25% of Bootstrap's size?

Re: Spectre.css – A Lightweight, Responsive and Modern CSS Framework

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Post by ahreflink »

jaytaylor wrote: post #6

Why am I seeing ads on their github.io documentation and example pages? Is the point to show something cool to devs or pick up pageview pennies? I'm out!

God forbid someone tries to monetize a project he's spent over two and a half years developing/maintaining..

Re: Spectre.css – A Lightweight, Responsive and Modern CSS Framework

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Post by pixard »

manigandham wrote: post #10

I prefer https://tachyons.io/ as a CSS framework that avoids any pre-styled themes and just provides building blocks. Great for SPA/component UIs.

Anyone interested in this approach may also like Tailwind https://tailwindcss.com/

Re: Spectre.css – A Lightweight, Responsive and Modern CSS Framework

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Post by jaytaylor »

ahreflink wrote: post #14
jaytaylor wrote: post #6

Why am I seeing ads on their github.io documentation and example pages? Is the point to show something cool to devs or pick up pageview pennies? I'm out!

God forbid someone tries to monetize a project he's spent over two and a half years developing/maintaining..

Perhaps I should clarify. I've got no issue with engineers seeking compensation for their work. I know the world can be a harsh place, and some people truly need the money.

Michael, you're absolutely right. People can insert whatever markup and JS they choose.

It simply seems an odd strategy for a CSS framework to squeak by on ads in the docs. An unfortunate side effect in this case is it makes it unclear what parts are documentation or examples, and what is an ad.

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