Overview
Linaria is an innovative CSS-in-JS library that focuses on delivering zero-runtime styles. This means that when you use Linaria, your styles are extracted at build time, resulting in high performance without any runtime overhead. It blends the benefits of traditional CSS with the convenience of JavaScript, allowing developers to write styles alongside their components while keeping the final output lean and efficient.
What sets Linaria apart is its ability to keep the development experience in line with modern JavaScript frameworks, all while ensuring that the styles are applied in the most efficient manner possible. Whether you are working on a small-scale project or a large application, Linaria offers a compelling option for managing styles effectively.
Features
- Zero-runtime: Linaria processes styles at build time, eliminating any CSS-in-JS runtime performance hits.
- TypeScript Support: Provides first-class TypeScript support for a seamless development experience and improved type safety.
- Simple Syntax: Offers a straightforward API that allows developers to style components intuitively using tagged template literals.
- Compatibility: Works seamlessly with popular frameworks like React and Next.js, making it easy to integrate into existing projects.
- Automatic Vendor Prefixing: Linaria automatically applies vendor prefixes to ensure cross-browser compatibility, saving time for developers.
- Scoped Styles: Styles are scoped to the component, preventing style leakage and ensuring modularity.
- Theming Support: Offers built-in support for theming, allowing for easy customization of styles across the application.
- Small Bundle Size: Extracted CSS is small and efficient, improving load times and overall performance of your application.