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H.M Tharindu Madubashana
H.M Tharindu Madubashana

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Exploring Tailwind CSS 3: Advanced Utility-First Design Techniques

Tailwind CSS 3 is the latest iteration of the popular utility-first CSS framework, packed with new features and performance improvements. Here’s how to leverage its advanced techniques to create stunning designs:

Code Example: Setting Up Tailwind CSS 3

bash


npm install -D tailwindcss postcss autoprefixer
npx tailwindcss init
Code Example: Configuring PurgeCSS for Optimization
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javascript


module.exports = {
  purge: ['./src/**/*.{html,js}'],
  darkMode: 'media', // or 'class'
  theme: {
    extend: {},
  },
  variants: {
    extend: {},
  },
  plugins: [],
};
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