Sass vs. SCSS: Choosing the Right CSS Preprocessor

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By Melanie Ngome

Published Oct 29, 2023

The differences between these two syntaxes are subtle, so make sure you understand them before making the choice.

Using a CSS preprocessor like Sass can greatly improve your workflow and the quality of your projects as a front-end developer.
The Sass syntax offers features like variables, nesting, mixins, and imports, while SCSS has the same features and benefits but uses a traditional CSS syntax.
SCSS is more widely adopted due to its readability and compatibility with existing CSS, but the choice ultimately depends on personal preference and project needs.