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CSS Framework Shootout

Event Interactive 2010
Format Panel
Organizer Beau Smith Six Apart, Ltd
Description Many CSS Frameworks have been introduced in recent years, some are now quite popular. The advantages (fast development, cross-browser compatibility, table-less design, etc.) are exciting, but the disadvantages (bloat, lack of flexibility, lack of what is already available in css) are equally compelling. Framework authors discuss the similarities and differences.
Questions
Answered
  1. What is a css framework?
  2. Do the advantages of using a css framework outweigh the disadvantages?
  3. How do various css frameworks differ in code, concept, convention, and scope?
  4. What benefits do css frameworks have for typography, grids, forms, and print styles?
  5. How can a css framework increase the speed and consistency of web development?
  6. How should a css framework be optimized for production environment? (compressed? semantics?)
  7. Do the advantages of a reset.css file outweigh the disadvantages?
  8. How can you contribute to an open source framework?
  9. What does a css framework not provide?
  10. Which css framework if right for your project?
Level Intermediate
Category Accessibility / Web Standards, Design Thinking, Front-End Programming, Interface Design, Visual Design