EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 9 MIN
CSS Container Queries End @media Query Hacks
from The Web Development Podcast with Fexingo: Frontend, Backend, and Modern Web Stack · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore CSS Container Queries, a feature that lets elements respond to their parent container's size instead of the viewport. They break down a real-world example: a dashboard with a reusable chart card that must resize independently based on its containing grid column. Lucas explains the difference between container-type inline-size and the newer size shorthand, how to avoid layout thrashing with containment, and why this finally kills the old JavaScript ResizeObserver hacks. Luna pushes back on browser support and caching gotchas. The episode drills into one specific pattern so listeners walk away with code they could write tomorrow. #CSS #ContainerQueries #WebDevelopment #Frontend #ResponsiveDesign #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WebDevPodcast #CSSContainment #InlineSize #ResizeObserver #DashboardDesign #ProgressiveEnhancement #BrowserSupport #Layout #Coding #ModernCSS Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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