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# CSS-Tricks

> CSS-Tricks is a web design and development blog covering CSS, JavaScript, HTML, and front-end techniques. Founded by Chris Coyier in 2007 and currently managed by Geoff Graham, it provides tutorials, guides, snippets, and insights for web developers and designers.

## About

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Last updated: January 2026
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