Custom Component Classes as Keys to Clean and Maintainable Designs
Timothy Ricks shares that every element in Webflow should have a custom component class to ensure a cleaner, more maintainable website.
Summary:
Custom classes in Webflow might seem tedious, but they are essential for creating scalable and manageable websites. By starting with custom classes and layering global classes on top, you prevent messy CSS, accidental global changes, and limitations in responsive design.
To make this process easier, Timothy Ricks developed a Chrome Extension that facilitates quick and efficient class naming.
Key Takeaways:
- Cleaner CSS management: Start with custom classes to prevent messy and hard-to-manage CSS stacks.
- Robust element targeting: Use custom classes instead of global classes to minimize the risk of breaking changes.
- Mobile-friendly design: Custom classes offer better control over responsive adjustments.
- Efficient navigation: Clear labels with custom classes simplify finding and editing elements.
- Controlled variants: Custom classes allow precise adjustments to specific sections without affecting the entire site.
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