How does Svelte handle styling and CSS?

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Svelte handles styling and CSS by allowing developers to write scoped styles directly within components. This encapsulation ensures that styles only apply to the component they are defined in, preventing CSS conflicts. Svelte uses a unique class naming system to achieve this scoping at compile time. Developers can also use global styles if needed by using the `:global` modifier. For more complex styling needs, Svelte can integrate with CSS preprocessors like SCSS or PostCSS. This approach provides flexibility while maintaining the benefits of scoped styles.

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