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Tailwind CSS Explained

Tailwind CSS uses utility classes instead of custom CSS. Learn the approach.

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework where you style elements by composing small utility classes: className="flex items-center gap-4 p-6 bg-white rounded-lg shadow". Instead of writing custom CSS files, you build designs directly in HTML. Benefits: consistent spacing/color system, no naming CSS classes, smaller production bundle (unused classes are purged). Toolular is built entirely with Tailwind CSS.