Creating a Stylish QR Code Component with Modern CSS and Flexbox

What are you most proud of, and what would you do differently next time?

What I'm proud of

• Implemented a well-structured CSS reset
• Created reusable utility classes
• Used CSS custom properties effectively
• Maintained consistent spacing with variables

What I'd do differently

• Make smaller, more focused commits

What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?

One of the main challenges I faced was determining which utility classes would be most useful for this project. Here's my approach to creating effective utility classes:

1. Pattern Recognition

   • Analyzed repeated CSS patterns in the design

2. Utility Class Creation Process

/* Identified common layout patterns */
.flex-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Recognized repeated spacing needs */
.gap {
  gap: var(--spacing-200);
}

/* Found consistent typography patterns */
.outfit-bold {
  font-family: var(--font-family-outfit);
  font-size: var(--fs-200);
  line-height: 120%;
  font-weight: 700;
}

3. Decision Making Criteria

   • Is this style used in multiple places?
   • Does it represent a consistent design token?
   • Will it be reusable in future components?
   • Does it make the HTML more readable?

4. Lessons Learned

   • Start by identifying design patterns before writing CSS
   • Keep utility classes focused and single-purpose
   • Use meaningful, descriptive class names
   • Consider scalability when creating utilities

This experience helped me develop a more systematic approach to creating utility classes, making future projects more efficient and maintainable.

What specific areas of your project would you like help with?

• Are my utility classes providing enough value, or am I over-engineering?