Getting Started with Tailwind CSS

What is Tailwind CSS?

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that provides low-level utility classes to build custom designs without leaving your HTML. Unlike Bootstrap, Tailwind does not provide pre-built components.

Installation

Install Tailwind via npm: npm install tailwindcss. Then create your configuration file with npx tailwindcss init.

Core Concepts

The power of Tailwind lies in its utility classes. Instead of writing custom CSS, you compose styles directly in your markup: class="flex items-center p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow".