Learn More About Sass

Sass is a powerful CSS preprocessor that extends the capabilities of CSS with variables, nested rules, mixins, functions, and more.

CSS Compatible

Sass is fully compatible with CSS, making it easy to adopt.

Any valid CSS is also valid Sass. This means you can gradually introduce Sass into your existing projects.

Nested Rules

Write cleaner, more organized CSS with nesting.

Sass allows you to nest your CSS selectors in a way that follows the same visual hierarchy of your HTML.

Variables

Define reusable values for consistent styling.

Store colors, font stacks, or any CSS value you want to reuse throughout your stylesheet.

Mixins

Create reusable pieces of CSS code.

Mixins let you create groups of CSS declarations that you want to reuse throughout your site.

How to Use Sass in Your Project

Installing Sass

To start using Sass, install the sass package:

npm install --save-dev sass

Once installed, you can start creating files with the .scss or .sass extension.

Ready to Get Started?

Sass can help you write cleaner, more maintainable CSS. It's easy to learn and can significantly improve your workflow.

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Did you know?

Sass was first released in 2006 and has become one of the most popular CSS preprocessors in the world. It's used by millions of developers and powers some of the biggest websites on the internet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between .scss and .sass files?

.scss uses braces and semicolons like CSS, while .sass uses indentation instead. .scss is more popular as it's closer to standard CSS syntax.

Is Sass better than CSS?

Sass extends CSS with features that make it more powerful and maintainable, but it ultimately compiles to standard CSS. It's a tool that enhances CSS rather than replacing it.

Do I need to learn CSS before Sass?

Yes, it's recommended to have a solid understanding of CSS before learning Sass. Sass builds on CSS concepts, so knowing CSS fundamentals is important.

How does Sass work with Next.js?

Next.js has built-in support for Sass. You can use .scss or .sass files directly, or use CSS Modules with .module.scss or .module.sass extensions for component-level styling.