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description: "Discussion on \"7 Common CSS Mistakes Junior Frontend Developers Make (And How to Fix Them)\". Mistake #1: Overusing !important.\n\n❗️Problem: Makes style overrides a nightmare\n🛠️ Fix: Boost selector specificity or reorganize your code.\n\n\nMistake #2: Overcomplicating selectors.\n\n❗️Problem: Complex selectors are hard to read and harder to overri..."
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# [7 Common CSS Mistakes Junior Frontend Developers Make (And How to Fix Them)](https://frontendjoy.hashnode.dev/7-common-css-mistakes-junior-frontend-developers-make-and-how-to-fix-them?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Mistake #1: Overusing !important. ❗️Problem: Makes style overrides a nightmare 🛠️ Fix: Boost selector specificity or reorganize your code. Mistake #2: Overcomplicating selectors. ❗️Problem: Complex selectors are hard to read and harder to overri...

Jan 27, 2024 · 2 min read · frontendjoy.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Ndeye Fatou Diop](https://hashnode.com/@fatou)

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Hi there 👋, I have been a Software Engineer for more than five years now. For the past 3-4 years, my focus has been on Frontend Engineering. I share tips to help overwhelmed junior front-end developers navigate their careers and reach the next level.

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[chioma christopher](https://hashnode.com/@Kaylah)

[Jan 29, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/7-common-css-mistakes-junior-frontend-developers-make-and-how-to-fix-them/65b51740e45d3b34805aed3c/comment/65b7f835e86bbbc908fc30bd)

❤🔥

[Ndeye Fatou Diop](https://hashnode.com/@fatou)

[Jan 30, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/7-common-css-mistakes-junior-frontend-developers-make-and-how-to-fix-them/65b51740e45d3b34805aed3c/comment/65b7f835e86bbbc908fc30bd#reply-65b89abff29eb9d351a4069b)

Glad you liked it ❤️

[chioma christopher](https://hashnode.com/@Kaylah)

[Jan 29, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/7-common-css-mistakes-junior-frontend-developers-make-and-how-to-fix-them/65b51740e45d3b34805aed3c/comment/65b7f81ca12bfca1aa18f228)

Great read. straight to the point💪💪.

[Julian Pedia](https://hashnode.com/@Julian017)

[Jan 29, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/7-common-css-mistakes-junior-frontend-developers-make-and-how-to-fix-them/65b51740e45d3b34805aed3c/comment/65b7ee210b220293da9515f9)

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[Emorinken Samuel](https://hashnode.com/@Emorinken)

[Jan 29, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/7-common-css-mistakes-junior-frontend-developers-make-and-how-to-fix-them/65b51740e45d3b34805aed3c/comment/65b7dce90585dc787507b7b3)

good article

[Ndeye Fatou Diop](https://hashnode.com/@fatou)

[Jan 29, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/7-common-css-mistakes-junior-frontend-developers-make-and-how-to-fix-them/65b51740e45d3b34805aed3c/comment/65b7dce90585dc787507b7b3#reply-65b7f053f29eb9d3519e2ca7)

Thanks 🙏