CodeNotes
Jun 2, 2026 · Frontend Development
Why Your CSS Rules Aren’t Applying: A 1‑Minute Guide to Selector Specificity
Every CSS developer has faced a rule that refuses to work, tried adding !important, and still seen no change; this article explains the four‑digit specificity weight, inheritance, the dangers of !important, and how @layer can cleanly manage priority, ending with practical debugging steps and best‑practice tips.
@layercssfrontend
0 likes · 13 min read