CSS Owl Selector Offers Simple Solution for Managing Sibling Element Spacing

Mario Hernandez explains the "Lobotomized Owl" CSS selector in a blog post, describing it as a technique that uses the universal and adjacent sibling selectors (`* + *`) to apply styles between sibling elements, excluding the first. By narrowing the scope with a parent-child structure (`.parent > * + *`), the method ensures consistent spacing while avoiding unintended side effects. Mario code complexity and specificity. He provides examples using his blog’s HTML structure to illustrate consistent spacing between direct children of both article and nested header elements. The post also explores the `gap` property as an alternative for spacing in flex and grid layouts, acknowledging its utility but noting its dependency on display settings. Mario emphasizes that while CSS has advanced, basic techniques like the Owl selector remain useful for managing document flow.