So, today I will talk about a few libraries, not frameworks! What are CSS libraries and how you can use them, also how they can help make your life as a developer easier?

Level Up Your Web Design With These Top 10 CSS Libraries

What is a CSS library?

First, let’s start with the basics. Simply put, a CSS library is a collection of pre-written CSS code that you can use in your projects. There’s no reason to reinvent the wheel every time you start a new project or design. In the current fast-paced AI era, this advice is particularly relevant for developers.

Libraries and Frameworks:

Now, it’s important to understand the difference between libraries and frameworks. While the terms are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. With libraries, you have the freedom to make things work the way you want, while with frameworks, you’re expected to follow certain initial rules.

One of the biggest benefits of using libraries is that they’re usually lighter than frameworks. They can also save you a lot of time and effort by providing pre-written code that you can use in your projects.

So, without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the top CSS libraries that you can use in your projects:

Loader:

  • First up, we have the Loader library. This library offers a huge collection of loaders that you can use with simple HTML and CSS. It’s very easy to use and can add a lot of flair to your website.
  • You can simply select one you want to use and integrate its HTML and CSS code into your project with ease.

TypeSource:

  • Next, we have TypeSource. This library allows you to use fancy fonts for your banner, and it uses free Google web fonts, so you don’t need to spend any money here!
  • Simply browse through the options, select the one you need, and copy the corresponding font link and code snippet.

SpinKit:

  • Another popular set of loaders is SpinKit. These loaders are a great way to add some animation to your website. As there are fewer, so you can choose quickly.
  • To retrieve the code, simply click on the “source” button located at the top of the page and use it for your project.

Animate:

  • If you’re looking to add some animation to any type of element on your website, then Animate is the library for you. It’s pretty easy to use and offers a lot of variety.
  • To incorporate these libraries into your project, you have a few options. You can use NPM or Yarn to install them, or you can add them directly to your webpage using a CDN. Once you have them in your project, simply use the required classes, along with the class “animate__animated”, to apply the desired animation.

Pattern:

  • Next, we have the Pattern library. This library allows you to create beautiful patterns for your background.
  • There are two ways to use these patterns. You can either install them using NPM or include them directly in your webpage through their CDN. Once you have included them, you can start using their classes to apply the patterns to your elements. One of the useful features of these patterns is that they come in various sizes, which are denoted by the suffixes sm, md, lg, and xl. For example, you can use the class .pattern-diagonal-stripes-sm to apply diagonal stripes pattern in a small size.

Magic:

  • Another library that’s great for adding animation to your website is Magic. It’s pretty popular and offers various types of animation that you can use.
  • The process of using this is a bit different as compared to the previous ones. You need to download the files and use them accordingly.

Doodle:

  • If you’re looking to draw patterns with CSS, then the Doodle Library is perfect for you. It’s a great way to add some creative patterns to your website.
  • You can obtain the latest version of the library by downloading it or including it directly from a CDN. It’s also possible to install it from npm. Although using the library may seem a bit complicated at first, you can check out their code snippets and give them a try.

Hamburger:

  • Hamburger is one of the most useful elements on any website, and there are all sorts of styles that you can use with the Hamburger library.
  • Easy to use in 4 steps: download and include CSS, add base markup, append type class, and trigger active state with class.

Destyle:

  • If you’re looking for a basic reset stylesheet, then the Destyle library is perfect for you. It’s similar to normalized CSS and can help make your website from scratch.
  • Use it by NPM, CDN, or by downloading.

Water:

  • Finally, we have the Water Library. This is a very simple and lightweight library that offers some of the most commonly used elements on a website.
  • Customize the display option and use your preferred CDN to start using it.

And that’s a wrap! While not all of these libraries may be useful for you, some of them can help you focus on what really matters – creating great web designs and stunning apps.

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