Ruby on Rails has been around for quite some time and has been praised for its many advantages, while at the same time denigrated for being slow compared to other development platforms. Ruby on Rails consultants have faced a perennial problem integrating high-end layout as part of the development package, as CSS2-compliant involves large chunks of code for even smaller layout elements.
In such a scenario, CSS3 is a welcome addition. An improved version of CSS2, this standard integrates elements that allow you to define the elemental aesthetics of a web page. Being backwards compatible, products developed on older versions do not face any issues, while the dynamic design touch adds elegance and style to your web pages. Let’s take a practical example of how easy Ruby application development has become due to the inception of CSS3. Suppose you want to insert rounded corners; with CSS2 you would have problems with a large part of the code and you would achieve it using images. But, with CSS3 this can be done in a single line of code. This is not; there are a host of features that simplify your design experience, such as animations, drop shadows, multiple backgrounds, gradients, opacity, embedding custom web fonts, etc. Here are some of them and their apparent advantages.
• Vendor prefixes: Considering the variety of properties that CSS3 has, many of them are not compatible with current browsers, so it is necessary to attach prefixes to the code, for example, -moz- for Mozilla Firefox and -webkit- for webkit browsers. like Safari and Chrome.
• Borders and Shadows: In addition to normal borders, you can now modify the border radius, box shadow, and border image in CSS3.
• Rounded edges: Using the border-radius property, you can create rounded corners, eg solid 3px border #A9CX22; border-radius: 5px;
• Box Shadow – You can add shadows to boxes.
• Border Image – You can now add an image to create a border and add that cool design touch.
• Backgrounds: The background size property can be modified, while multiple background images can also be inserted.
• Transitions: You can even control the speed of the animation by modifying the CSS properties. The ‘transitions’ property is defined by 4 separate sub-properties, including the transition property, transition duration, transition timing function, and transition delay for micro control over each individual element.
• Media Queries and Responsive Design – A very useful and relevant addition to CSS3 considering the changing face of host devices. Media queries allow you to modify the layout to suit the requirements of various devices without modifying the content. You can simply specify the media or device using the “@media” tag in the CSS file. This allows you to create a highly responsive, scalable, and adaptable design that is not only high on design aesthetics, but also on functionality.
At GoodCore, we explore the many dimensions and properties that CSS3 brings with it. This has led us to develop a credible experience as a Ruby on Rails development company. We are an offshore software development company that specializes in developing cost effective software solutions that have a high level of design and functionality. Our enviable list of elite clients speaks volumes about the excellence we have achieved through rigorous training and hands-on implementation.