Less Boilerplate

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The Less.CSS file full of helpers that I use in my design projects.

Overview:

Less Boilerplate is a collection of common CSS styles written in Less, the dynamic stylesheet language. Created by Michael P. Geraci, it aims to provide a set of styles that can be easily imported into new design projects. Whether you're starting a new project or looking for a way to streamline your CSS code, Less Boilerplate offers a convenient solution.

Features:

  • CSS Reset: A set of styles to normalize CSS across different browsers.
  • CSS3 Helpers: Helper classes for CSS3 features such as box radius, gradients, box shadow, and transition.
  • Centered column blocks: Styles for creating centered column layouts.
  • Horizontal centering for objects of variable width: Styles for centering objects with variable widths.
  • A fancy call to action button: Styles for creating visually appealing call-to-action buttons.
  • General styles and sensible defaults: A selection of general styles and sensible defaults to help get a new design started.
  • Clearfix: A clearfix style to clear floated elements.

Summary:

Less Boilerplate is a collection of commonly used CSS styles written in Less. It offers a range of features including CSS reset, CSS3 helpers, centered column blocks, horizontal centering, call to action button styles, general styles, and sensible defaults. By including the Less Boilerplate file in your LESS stylesheet, you can easily import and use these styles in your projects, saving time and reducing the amount of CSS code you need to write.