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Tailwind Get Started

Install Tailwind in a project.

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For learning, the Play CDN works with one script tag. For real projects, install Tailwind with your build tool:

  1. Create a project (e.g. with Vite): npm create vite@latest
  2. Install: npm install tailwindcss @tailwindcss/vite
  3. Add the plugin to vite.config.js and put @import "tailwindcss"; in your CSS file.
  4. Run npm run dev and start using classes.
Laravel ships with Tailwind already configured.

Key Takeaways: Tailwind Get Started

Mastering Tailwind Get Started helps you write clean and reliable Tailwind CSS code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.

Tailwind Get Started Code Example

Tailwind CSS 
<script src="https://cdn.tailwindcss.com"></script>

<button class="px-5 py-2.5 bg-cyan-500 hover:bg-cyan-600 text-white font-semibold rounded-lg">
  It works!
</button>
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Tailwind Get Started Practice Exercises

Check what you learned in “Tailwind Get Started”.

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Fill in the blank

Import Tailwind in your CSS file (v4).

@import "";
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Multiple choice

Which is fine for learning but not for production?

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Code challenge

Style the button with bg-cyan-500 and text-white.

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