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Asked: 2026-05-28T06:51:14+00:00

I’ve been in a dilemma lately on whether to use CSS3 for styling and

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I’ve been in a dilemma lately on whether to use CSS3 for styling and animations (which I’d planned to learn) or stick with jQuery/javascript. I use jQuery and javascript for such because I feel they’re more stable and can be viewed in all the major browsers. But CSS3 is progressively growing and has really great features that can be used without linking external files.
So, which do you think would be better? Should I stick with jQuery and javascript or should I learn CSS3?

Thanks.

Edit: Some effects like rounded corners, fading, and even simple slideshows and lightbox can be achieved by CSS3. Now if I can achieve such without javascript, I would surely use CSS3. But older browsers won’t support it unless the effects are javascript based, which is my concern. If my clients and their customers view a website I styled with CSS3 and find the website messed up, that would be a problem for me. So that why I asked you guys to guide me with this. Should I use CSS3 for simple effects, or should I use javascript for that? I know I sound like a fool, but I need to get better! 🙂

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  1. Editorial Team

    I wouldn’t let the fact that CSS3 adoption is still being hindered by older browsers stop you learning how to use it. I would learn it now, in readiness for when it becomes the required standard.

    My personal preference is to incorporate any CSS3 feature I need, and use Modernizr as a fallback for old/poorly specced browsers (yes, IE, I mean you).

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