Getting started with Parcel CSS

Parcel is a build tool that has gained popularity among frontend developers due to its no-config code bundling capabilities, addressing a common challenge in setting up build workflows. A key component, Parcel CSS, is a CSS parser, compiler, and minifier designed for performance optimization, significantly outperforming competitors like cssnano by being 100 times faster in minifying CSS. The tool can handle over 2.7 million lines of CSS per second within a single thread, thanks in part to its implementation in Rust. Parcel CSS supports target-specific configurations, allowing developers to specify target browsers for compiled code. The tutorial outlines the setup and use of Parcel CSS through its JavaScript API, demonstrating its straightforward integration into a Node.js environment to automatically minify CSS during the build process. The combination of Parcel and Parcel CSS promises efficient and performant frontend workflows, with potential for complex setups achievable within minutes.