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# [Getting to Know CSS Specificity](https://aribadawulo.hashnode.dev/getting-to-know-css-specificity?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Have you ever wondered what happens when you apply multiple styles to a single element using different CSS selectors? The browser can't use all the different styles at once, therefore it needs a method to select which style will be applied. Introduct...

Mar 3, 2023 · 5 min read · aribadawulo.hashnode.dev  
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