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title: Taking Flight with Tailwind CSS
description: An introduction to the utility-first approach to writing CSS with a focus on the Tailwind CSS framework.
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- event: php_south_wales
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title: Taking Flight with Tailwind CSS
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An introduction to utility class and component based styling, and how to soar with [Tailwind CSS][1].
Things well cover:
- Advantages and disadvantages to utility based styling and Tailwind.
- How to install Tailwind and add it to your build process using tools such as Symfony Encore and Laravel Mix.
- How to configure and customise Tailwind for your project.
- How to promote repeating classes into re-usable components for better maintainability.
- Strategies to control the file size, and using external tools like PurgeCSS.
Also, if time allows:
- How to extend Tailwind and add extra classes with community written plugins.
- How to write and test your own custom plugins.
[1]: https://tailwindcss.com