Why Use a CSS Framework
A CSS framework is basically an add-on to your CSS. It let's you do things like easily write inline CSS and just make your life easier.
But, it is not only this, CSS frameworks can add cool features to your CSS like SASS mixings and advanced variables!
CSS frameworks are nice because you can usually still use the original features, there is just a bunch of cool stuff added to it!
What CSS Framework is Best
Well there is no CSS framework that is best or even good for you! Some can be detrimental like having to always write inline code, they can be a pain!
But a CSS framework can be really good but, this is a completely personal choice you should make, no one can decide which on is better!
So I will be listing them and give some pros and cons for each, you do not even have to make up your mind about which one is better!
The Different Frameworks
So here is the pros and cons of each CSS framework!
1. Bootstrap
Bootstrap is a framework that basically has built in CSS modules. You can add a class to a bootstrap container and it will basically do all the CSS for you. Check it out here.
- ✅ Fast Prototyping
- ✅ SASS and LESS Support
- ✅ Built-in Icons
- ❌ Unnecessary Markup
- ❌ Less Customization
2. Tailwind CSS
Tailwind is a CSS framework that basically allows you to code CSS fully inline. It allows for fast prototyping withing your application! Check it out here.
- ✅ Fast Prototyping
- ✅ Full Customization but May be Limited to Brand-New Features
- ✅ Easy Responsive Design
- ✅ Cool Dark Mode
- ❌ Difficult to Read and Edit
- ❌ No Selector Chaining
- ❌ Hard to Use Props With It
3. SASS
SASS (Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets) is basically and add-on onto CSS. It adds cool features like Mix-Ins and really cool selectors! Check it out here.
- ✅ CSS Compatible
- ✅ Lots of Features
- ✅ Well Documented
- ✅ Overall Great
- ❌ Need to Learn Extra Features
- ❌ Hard to User Debugger and Hard Troubleshooting
4. Foundation
Foundation is a cool CSS framework that allows faster prototyping and advanced features. If you like effects, this is for you! Check it out here.
- ✅ Easy Motion Creation
- ✅ Way Less Code
- ✅ Easy Responsiveness
- ✅ SASS Compatibility
- ✅ Already Accessible and Readable
- ❌ Harder to Debug
- ❌ Hard Overriding
5. Materialize
Materialize is a framework for faster prototyping and it's library of themes. It's kind of like Bootstrap with effects and let's you add on features! Check it out here.
- ✅ Faster Development
- ✅ Add-On Effects
- ✅ Themes
- ✅ SASS Support
- ✅ JavaScript Usability
- ❌ Not Great for Beginners
- ❌ Not as Customizable
Conclusion
So now you understand the pros and cons of some CSS frameworks! These could be good for speeding up development or adding cool effects!
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