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Tailwind Introduction

What utility-first CSS means.

✍️ 3 exercises + code challenge in this lesson
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Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework. Instead of writing CSS rules, you combine small classes that each do one thing: p-4 (padding), text-blue-600 (colour), rounded-lg (corners).

Why developers like it

  • No switching between HTML and CSS files.
  • A consistent design system for spacing, colours and sizes.
  • Only the classes you use end up in the final CSS file.
This website itself is built with Tailwind CSS!

Key Takeaways: Tailwind Introduction

Mastering Tailwind Introduction 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 Introduction Code Example

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

<div class="p-8 bg-slate-100">
  <h1 class="text-3xl font-bold text-blue-600">Hello, Tailwind!</h1>
  <p class="mt-2 text-slate-600">Styled only with utility classes.</p>
</div>
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Tailwind Introduction Practice Exercises

Check what you learned in “Tailwind Introduction”.

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Fill in the blank

Make the text bold with a utility class.

<h1 class="">Title</h1>
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Multiple choice

What does "utility-first" mean?

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Code challenge

Give the <h1> the classes text-3xl and text-cyan-600.

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