If not CSS, then what? - The language that could have become the modern equivalent of CSS

The Eager blog article discusses the languages that almost became alternatives to CSS but ultimately did not gain traction. CSS, short for Cascading Style Sheets, is the standard styling language used in web development today. However, over the years, various projects have emerged that promised a more modern and flexible approach to styling. Some of these languages introduced interesting features such as object-oriented programming, which made them appealing to developers. Examples include LESS and Sass, which became quite popular, while others remained in the shadows. The article focuses on the reasons these alternatives were not adopted widely and what lessons we can draw from their histories. Through brief analyses of these languages, it demonstrates that innovation in web technology is crucial for developing and improving standards, but sometimes simplicity and consistency outweigh advanced features.