Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui: Modern Component Development
Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
Why Tailwind CSS? - Utility-first approach - Highly customizable - Great developer experience - Optimized bundle sizes
Understanding shadcn/ui shadcn/ui provides unstyled, accessible components that you own and customize.
Component Composition ```typescript import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button" import { Card } from "@/components/ui/card"
export function MyComponent() { return ( <Card> <Button variant="outline">Click me</Button> </Card> ) } ```
Customization Strategies 1. Tailwind config for global styles 2. CSS variables for theming 3. Component-level overrides 4. Creating custom components
Design System Best Practices - Consistent spacing scale - Color palette definition - Typography hierarchy - Accessibility compliance (WCAG)
Performance Tips - PurgeCSS for unused styles - Responsive design with breakpoints - Dark mode support - Animation best practices
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