What is Tailwind CSS?

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that lets you build custom designs directly in your HTML without writing custom CSS. Instead of pre-designed components, Tailwind provides low-level utility classes that you can combine to create any design.

The Utility-First Approach

Traditional CSS frameworks give you pre-built components like buttons and cards. Tailwind gives you building blocks like bg-blue-500, text-center, and p-4 that you combine to create exactly what you need.

Why Developers Love Tailwind

• Faster Development: No need to write custom CSS or think of class names
• Consistent Design: Built-in design system with consistent spacing, colors, and typography
• Responsive by Default: Easy responsive design with responsive prefixes
• Small Bundle Size: Only includes the styles you actually use
• Highly Customizable: Easy to extend and customize to match your brand

Before and After Example

Traditional CSS:

.card {
  background-color: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

With Tailwind:

<div class="bg-white rounded-lg p-6 shadow-md">
  <!-- Card content -->
</div>