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CSS Custom Variables and Dark Mode - CSS Tutorial for Beginners

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This beginner tutorial explains CSS custom variables and uses them to refactor page styles and create a custom dark mode with prefers-color-scheme.

Syllabus

Intro
Welcome
Why use CSS variables?
Starter Code
:root pseudo-class
Apply colors with CSS variables
Apply font styles with CSS variables
Nesting CSS variables
Adding more HTML content
Styling the main element
Order of operations
Styling the content with CSS variables
Redefining CSS variables
Create and apply a Dark Mode

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