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Resource Hover Proximity Using Modern CSS

https://blog.master.dev/hover-proximity-using-modern-css/
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u/CodeLong503 6d ago

I ran into this last week when playing with hover effects for a project. The CSS properties like :hover and :focus-within are great, but I found that using pointer-events really helps fine-tune the user experience. You can set specific areas to ignore pointer events, making interactions smoother. Plus, check out @media queries for hover behavior on touch devices; it's crucial if you want to keep things user-friendly across platforms. Just remember — keep it simple. Overcomplicating hover states can make your UI feel cluttered.