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CSS Pseudo-Classes vs Pseudo-Elements - Pseudo-Selectors Tutorial

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This beginner tutorial explains the difference between CSS pseudo-classes and pseudo-elements through examples including selector states, specificity, targeting, filtering, and generated content.

Syllabus

Intro
Welcome
Pseudo-Classes vs Pseudo-Elements
Starter Code
:active
:is
:any-link
Specificity with :is and :where
:target
:not
:nth-child
Create a pseudo-element
Emoji pseudo-elements
Fancy quotes with ::before and ::after
::first-letter
::first-line

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Dave Gray

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