Summary & Key Takeaways ​

• A new CSS proposal for a class prefix selector has reached "resolved" status.
• This selector will enable targeting classes using a wildcard, e.g., .prefix-*.
• It offers a more flexible way to style component variations.
• The feature is expected to benefit utility-first CSS methodologies.
• This addition enhances the expressiveness and power of CSS.

Our Commentary ​

Oh, this is huge! We've been wanting something like this for ages. The ability to target .prefix-* directly in CSS is going to clean up so much of our component styling. I can already imagine the refactors. It feels like a long-overdue quality-of-life improvement for CSS authors.