Using @property for loosely typed CSS custom properties

CSS variables, also known as custom properties, enable developers to create reusable CSS properties, and the introduction of the experimental CSS @property feature addresses previous limitations by allowing the setting of default variable types such as color, length, and percentage. This innovation helps prevent errors that could occur when variables are misused, as it allows developers to specify syntax, initial values, and inheritance properties for these variables, thus enhancing the stability and robustness of applications. The tutorial explores the use of @property for dynamic CSS, including animations and theme switching, and highlights its manipulation through JavaScript, using methods like registerProperty, setProperty, and getPropertyValue. While @property offers promising enhancements to CSS, its practical utility is currently dependent on browser compatibility, which remains limited due to its experimental status.