Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that provides low-level utility classes (flex, pt-4, text-center, rounded-lg) instead of pre-built components like Bootstrap. You compose designs by combining utility classes directly in your HTML. This eliminates the need to write custom CSS for most UI work, resulting in faster development and more consistent designs. Tailwind generates only the CSS you actually use via a build step, keeping the final CSS file small.
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What is Tailwind CSS?
Tailwind CSS uses utility classes instead of custom CSS. Learn how it works and when to use it.
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