The story of CSS over the past couple years is one of tremendous flexibility and adaptability. CSS may not be perfect, but it's still managed to negotiate a smooth transition to a multitude of new devices, contexts, interaction modes, and accessibility requirements.

With features like Grid, we finally have the tools needed to specify complex layouts without requiring hacks and workarounds; while blend modes, masks, and shapes (among others) let us implement designs that are richer and more creative than ever.