Learning LESS (Video 1)

Anthony Killeen introduces CSS preprocessors, focusing on LESS, a leading CSS preprocessor. The tutorial covers LESS syntax, features, and its integration into web development workflows. It explores advanced features like variables, nesting, mixins, and extends, and discusses how LESS can streamline workflows and address cross-browser issues. The video also highlights LESS's math and color functions and other tools to enhance web development efficiency.

What is LESS primarily considered as in relation to CSS?

• A database management tool

• A programming language

• An extension to CSS

• A replacement for CSS

Which of the following is a feature of LESS that helps in avoiding code repetition?

• Color functions

• Mixins

• Nesting

• Variables

How do variables in LESS enhance its functionality?

• By allowing dynamic styling

• By enabling server-side scripting

• By improving database queries

• By providing a way to store data

What is one of the benefits of using mixins in LESS?

• They enable real-time data analysis

• They allow for server-side processing

• They streamline workflow by reusing styles

• They help in managing database connections

Which tool is mentioned as useful for enhancing front-end development with LESS?

• Photoshop

• Gulp

• MySQL

• Java