Style Queries vs Mixins - how to achieve it in pure CSS?
The article on Frontend Masters discusses the concept of mixins in CSS, which are designed to simplify writing, organizing, and reusing style code. The author emphasizes that while mixins are a great tool, they are not always necessary for every project. Much depends on the scale of the project and the needs of the team. If a project is small and involves only a few developers, mixins can introduce more complications than benefits. Similar effects can be achieved using simple classes and CSS variables instead. On the other hand, in larger projects with more complex styles, mixins become more useful. The author encourages a thoughtful approach to using mixins to avoid creating overly complex and unreadable code. Ultimately, it is highlighted that CSS doesn't inherently need mixins, but they can be very helpful under the right conditions.