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3,276 PointsI don't understand why we need to pass the css file before our main CSS file.
It was mantioned but I don't understand anyway.Please explain it really clearly because I understand nothing .
3 Answers
Laura Jackson
9,519 PointsSay if you had border: blue 2px solid in your own (main) file, but then you put in the plugin CSS after and it said border: none. You'd have no border. Remember it cascades, so the last file gets priority if sharing/targeting same named selectors.
You will ultimately want your own styles/colour scheme so your file must go last.
I hope this helps you or anyone else with this question.
Henrik Christensen
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 38,322 PointsI guess it is to prevent them from over-writing your main css styles - in case they use same id/class names as you, and by placing them before your own css then they won't over-write your css.
Vic Mercier
3,276 PointsWhat does it mean override?
Vic Mercier
3,276 PointsI went on your web site and did you to auto send email?
Henrik Christensen
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 38,322 PointsI went on your web site and did you to auto send email? - not sure what you mean?
Goundo DJIKINE
11,508 PointsBecause the last CSS file loaded can override the others preloaded and if you the same property in those 2 files, yours overrides the presseted property
Vic Mercier
3,276 PointsVic Mercier
3,276 PointsWas it covered in a CSS course?