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[cssom-2] Start CSSOM 2

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Description

The CSS Object Model spec. is in Working Draft status since 2011 and many new features were added and changes were made over the years.

To let this specification finally progress to CR, I suggest to make a cut regarding new features. Anything extending the interfaces defined there should be added to a new Level 2 spec.
Also, some features currently defined there that require more discussion and/or a proper definition should be deferred to level 2. Which of them to defer needs to be discussed.

Given, this spec. is based on the Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 Style Specification, which is already a Recommendation, I even put up for discussion whether the spec. should be turned into a Level 3 spec. instead (and a Level 4 spec. created for everything new).

Sebastian

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked CSSOM Working Draft and the DOM Level 2 Style Specification. Compare the interfaces and newer features, then use the issue discussion to identify what should remain in the current level or move to Level 2. Done means the specification-level split and deferred features have been agreed on.

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Assessment

Tech stack
css
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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