"Knowing CSS in 2026 is like knowing Latin" — not useless, just foundational
granawkins · x · 2026-09-18
Responding to the quip that knowing CSS in 2026 is like knowing Latin, granawkins clarifies the implication isn't that CSS is useless: you no longer need it to do the job, but knowing it gives a more foundational, intuitive grasp of the building blocks and makes you more effective — a snapshot of how AI reshapes the value of foundational skills.
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