** CSS Units in Web Development: Choosing Between Rem, Em, Px, and Viewport Units
When it comes to designing responsive web layouts, developers often face the challenge of selecting the right units of measurement for font sizes, padding, margins, and other layout elements. Three common units - rem, em, and px - are frequently used in CSS, with viewport units (vw and vh) also gaining popularity.
Rem (root em) is a unit that scales relative to the root HTML element's font size, making it suitable for consistency across different devices. Em, on the other hand, is relative to the current font size of an element, which can lead to inconsistencies if not used carefully. Px (pixels) is often used for precise measurements but may not be ideal for responsive design.
Viewport units (vw and vh) refer to a percentage of the viewport's width or height, allowing for flexible and accessible designs. While rem is preferred by some designers, others still choose px for specific elements like icons or borders due to its precision.
The choice between these units ultimately depends on the project requirements and designer preference. Best practices suggest using rem for font sizes and layout elements that need to scale with the viewport, while px may be suitable for precise measurements in certain cases.
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Source: https://dev.to/bridgettguzik09d/css-units-of-measurement-when-do-you-use-rem-vs-em-vs-px-4oh2
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