Re: [css-variables] Different syntax for variable definition and use

On Feb 17, 2013 12:28 AM, "Jens O. Meiert" <jens@meiert.com> wrote:
>
> It seems CSS variables remain based on var-foo/var(foo). I stick to my
> argument that this is counter-intuitive.
>
ThIs much i semi agree with, but change the few characters on either side
and i would love it.

> I don’t intend to argue against the current syntax forever, but I
> still like to ask, did we explore other syntactical options, like e.g.
> the following?
>
> foo { [var]: 20 }
> bar { line-height: [var]px }
>
> Generally, could someone—no offense, but maybe not Tab :)—explain why
> we are left with what we have now? I find it hard to believe that we
> have no options that are more usable, i.e. user-friendly.
>
> Thanks!
>
>  Jens.
>
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> Jens O. Meiert
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>

The best reason to keep the format in tact with CSS is that these are
simply Custom Properties, no different than others in almost every
respect... That is a strength for teachability.

If it weren't for the fact that the meaning is overloaded i would suggest
that auth-* as a prefix would make me fully happy...  But honestly.. A good
name with a few chars is tough.  I still hold that x-* is entirely sweet :)