Tailwind CSS Tips and Tricks

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that makes styling fast and consistent.

Organize with @layer

Use @layer to organize your custom styles:

@layer components {
  .btn {
    @apply px-4 py-2 rounded;
  }
}

Use Arbitrary Values

Need a specific value? Use square brackets:

<div class="w-[137px] h-[42px]">
  Custom dimensions
</div>

Configure Your Theme

Extend the default theme in tailwind.config.js:

module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        brand: '#0070f3',
      },
    },
  },
}

Responsive Design

Mobile-first responsive design with breakpoint prefixes:

<div class="text-sm md:text-base lg:text-lg">
  Responsive text
</div>

Dark Mode

Implement dark mode with the dark: variant:

<div class="bg-white dark:bg-black">
  Adapts to theme
</div>

Conclusion

Tailwind CSS enables rapid development while maintaining design consistency.