Understanding the Basics of Tailwind CSS

Become proficient in Tailwind CSS to get a strong grip on designing a user interface infused with seamless functionality.

Beginner

49 Lessons

16h

Certificate of Completion

Become proficient in Tailwind CSS to get a strong grip on designing a user interface infused with seamless functionality.

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This course includes

55 Playgrounds

5 Quizzes

This course includes

55 Playgrounds

5 Quizzes

Course Overview

Tailwind CSS is a popular utility-first CSS framework that is considered a helping hand in designing complex web pages in an efficient and effective way. It helps developers build responsive and highly customizable user interfaces with ease. You’ll begin with an introduction to the basic concepts of Tailwind CSS. Next, you’ll learn how to design different sections of a website. Then, you’ll learn how to create Tailwind components and build them with Vue. Next, you’ll learn how to create responsive and grid...Show More

What You'll Learn

An understanding of the basics of Tailwind and utility classes

Familiarity with creating flexible layouts with Tailwind’s grid utilities

Working knowledge of creating Tailwind plugins

Hands-on experience in customizing default workflow

The ability to create complex designs using Tailwind

What You'll Learn

An understanding of the basics of Tailwind and utility classes

Course Content

Overview

Introduction to the Course

Getting Started with Tailwind CSS

CSS Frameworks Design System Tailwind Basics

Building a Blog Starter Template Creating the Main Content Area Creating the Side Content Area Creating the Newsletter Form Section Conclusion: Getting Started with Tailwind CSS Quiz: Getting Started with Tailwind CSS Challenge: Creating a Header with Tailwind CSS Solution: Creating a Header with Tailwind CSS

Going Beyond the Basics

Advanced Tailwind

Creating Tailwind Components Building Tailwind Components with Vue Creating a Responsive Layout Configuring Tailwind’s Styles Conclusion: Going Beyond the Basics Quiz: Going Beyond the Basics Challenge: Creating a Sticky Note Component with Vue Solution: Creating a Sticky Note Component with Vue

Building Complex Designs with Tailwind

Building Complex and Flexible Layouts with Tailwind’s Grid Utilities Creating Grid Layouts Creating a Complete Article Design Adding Image Effects Conclusion: Building Complex Designs with Tailwind Quiz: Building Complex Designs with Tailwind Challenge: Building a Cells Grid in Tailwind Solution: Building a Cells Grid in Tailwind

Customizing Tailwind and Optimizing Your Workflow

Customizing Tailwind Customizing Tailwind’s Theme Colors Customizing Tailwind’s Spacing Utilities A Practical Customization Example Adding Base Classes Creating Configuration Presets Conclusion: Customizing Tailwind and Optimizing Your Workflow Quiz: Tailwind Customization and Optimization Challenge: Creating a Color Preset Solution: Creating a Color Preset

Working with Tailwind Plugins

9 Lessons

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Course Author

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