Using CSS Custom Properties as Runtime Design Tokens for Light/Dark Themes
Learn how CSS custom properties let you change colors, spacing, and other design tokens at runtime—no stylesheet swap or page reload required.
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Learn how CSS custom properties let you change colors, spacing, and other design tokens at runtime—no stylesheet swap or page reload required.
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