Sass, which stands for Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets, is a CSS pre-processor that extends the capabilities of standard CSS with various advanced features. Here are the key features of Sass:
Variables: Sass allows you to define variables to store values that you can reuse throughout your stylesheets. This is particularly useful for maintaining consistent values for colors, fonts, and other CSS properties across a project[1][4][5].
Nesting: With Sass, you can nest CSS selectors within one another, which mirrors the hierarchical structure of HTML and makes stylesheets easier to read and maintain[1][2][4][5].
Partials and Import: Sass supports partials, which are small pieces of CSS that can be included in other Sass files using the @import directive. This helps in organizing CSS code into smaller, more manageable chunks without affecting performance[1][4].
Mixins: Mixins are a way to create reusable pieces of CSS code that can be included in other selectors. They can also accept arguments, making them a powerful tool for generating complex CSS with less code[1][4][5].
Inheritance and the @extend Directive: Sass provides a mechanism for sharing sets of CSS properties from one selector to another using the @extend directive, which helps to keep your CSS DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)[1][4][5].
Operators: Arithmetic operators are available in Sass, allowing for basic math operations within your CSS, which can be useful for creating complex layouts and responsive designs[1][4][5].
Functions: Sass functions can take arguments and return a value, similar to functions in programming languages. This feature can be used for calculations and other logical operations within your s...
