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John Rothra
6,711 PointsWhich is better: a.class, .class a, or .class > a? What's the difference?
Which is better (if either)? Why? What's the ultimate difference?
a.class {}
.class a {}
or
.class > a {}
2 Answers

Seth Kroger
56,403 PointsAll three do different things, none of which are better or worse than the other. The main thing is to realize they are NOT equivalents to each other.
a.class
selects
<a class="class">only</a>
.class a {}
will select
<div class="class"> <!-- or ul, span, etc. -->
<...>
<a></a>
</...>
</div>
or
<div class="class"> <!-- or ul, span, etc. -->
<a></a>
</div>
while .class > a {}
selects:
<div class="class"> <!-- or ul, span, etc. -->
<a></a>
</div>

John Rothra
6,711 PointsThank you for the clarification! Great info!