When you need a special @property instead of CSS variable

Зображення до статті When you need a special @property instead of CSS variable
Зображення до статті When you need a special @property instead of CSS variable

Custom Properties and CSS variables are often used interchangeably when describing the fillers in CSS, although these are different but related concepts. They are commonly used as fillers for values ​​we plan to use to avoid repetition of the same value and easy to update this value in all places, if necessary.

We can register special properties in CSS using @property. The most common example shows how @property can animate the colors of the gradient that we cannot do otherwise because the CSS variable is recognized as a string, and we need a numerical format that can interpolate between two numerical values. 🚀

  • 📌 CSS variables and special properties are used to avoid repetition of values ​​in CSS.
  • 📌 @property in CSS allows you to animate the colors of the gradient.
  • 📌 CSS variables are recognized as rows, but @property can process numerical formats.
🧩 Summary: Using @Property instead of CSS variables can be useful when animating gradient colors and other complex effects. It allows greater freedom and flexibility in the design of animations.
🧠 Own considerations: In the context of web design and increasing need for animation, @property can be a powerful tool for creating more dynamic and impressive web pages. It is important to understand when to use it for maximum benefit.