Tailwind CSS

npm install -D tailwindcss followed by npx tailwindcss init

What is Tailwind CSS?

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework used for rapid user interface (UI) development. Unlike traditional CSS frameworks, Tailwind CSS allows you to quickly build components using predefined CSS classes. This enables creating customizable, fast, and reusable components.

Installation Steps

Step 1: Install Tailwind CSS to Project Directory

npm install -D tailwindcss

This command adds Tailwind CSS to your project's development dependencies.

Step 2: Create Tailwind CSS Configuration File

To create the Tailwind CSS configuration file, run the following command:

npx tailwindcss init

This command will create a file named tailwind.config.js containing default configuration options.

Step 3: Integrate Tailwind CSS into Your CSS File

To use Tailwind CSS, import Tailwind CSS into your CSS file. For example, if you have a file named index.css or styles.css, add the following line:

@import 'tailwindcss/base';
@import 'tailwindcss/components';
@import 'tailwindcss/utilities';