What is Tailwind CSS?
TL;DR
Utility-first CSS framework enabling rapid, consistent UI development with responsive design and custom theming.
Tailwind CSS provides a utility-first approach that eliminates custom CSS files and enables AI-driven design modifications.
Key benefits:
- Utility classes: Compose designs with single-purpose classes (flex, p-4, text-blue-500)
- Responsive design: Built-in breakpoints (sm:, md:, lg:, xl:, 2xl:)
- Dark mode: Native dark mode support with dark: variant
- Custom theme: Configured in tailwind.config.ts with brand colors and spacing
AI-native advantage:
Tailwind's utility classes are:
- Predictable: AI tools understand class names instantly
- Self-documenting: No hidden CSS files to hunt through
- Composable: AI can combine utilities to create new designs
- Searchable: Easy to find and modify specific styles
Common patterns:
<div className="flex items-center justify-between p-6 bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-lg shadow-md">
<h2 className="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">
Title
</h2>
</div>
Frontend Accelerator includes Tailwind's for easy styling.