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Charity Ibeleme
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Tailwind css vs Traditional css

When studying CSS for the first time, we frequently struggle to understand how to use CSS styles or how to properly connect with them. However, Tailwind CSS provides a fully customizable template that makes scaling using CSS much simpler.

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What is Tailwind css?
Tailwind css is an open-source css framework like Bootstrap,It does not provide a series of predefined classes for element such as buttons or tables but instead it will give you the super power of customization.

<h1> colors with different shades</h1>
  <p class="text-blue-600">Tailwind</p>

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Why tailwind CSS has gained traction focusing on utility css first?
By offering a collection of highly configurable utility classes that are simple to apply to any HTML element, Tailwind CSS provides a distinctive approach to creating user interfaces.

    How it compares to traditional frameworks like material UI.
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Tailwind CSS is primarily used for highly customizable projects that allow you to create designs that are uniquely yours.Its clear code-up structure prioritizes utility.Traditional frameworks, like Material UI, provide streamlined designs and expedite the coding process, eliminating the need to start from scratch.The material user interface is quite functional and simple to understand.

As a result, both Tailwind CSS and Traditional CSS have special qualities, but it all comes down to the framework's requirements and familiarity.

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