Setting Up Tailwind CSS V4 with Vite and React

Tailwind CSS V4 is finally here, and it's time to explore its features and setup process. In this article, we'll go through the steps to install and configure Tailwind CSS V4 with Vite and React.

Introduction to Tailwind CSS V4

Setting up Tailwind CSS V4 with Vite and React The new version of Tailwind CSS is already out, and it's time to learn how to set it up. We'll start by going to the computer screen and creating a new folder.

Creating a New Folder and Opening it in VS Code

Creating a new folder and opening it in VS Code We need to create a new folder and open it in VS Code. Then, we'll search for Tailwind CSS with React and follow the instructions to set it up.

Installing Tailwind CSS V4 with Vite and React

Installing Tailwind CSS V4 with Vite and React To install Tailwind CSS V4, we need to run a command in the terminal. We'll copy the command and paste it into the terminal, then press enter. This will take some time to install, depending on our network speed.

Running the Server and Checking the Setup

Running the server and checking the setup Once the installation is complete, we'll run the server using the command npm run dev. This will start the server, and we can check the setup by going to the link provided in the terminal.

Configuring Tailwind CSS V4

Configuring Tailwind CSS V4 We need to configure Tailwind CSS V4 by creating a new file called tailwind.config.js. We'll copy the code and paste it into the file, then import it into our project.

Using Tailwind CSS V4 in Our Project

Using Tailwind CSS V4 in our project Now that we've configured Tailwind CSS V4, we can start using it in our project. We'll import the tailwind.css file into our project and use the classes provided by Tailwind CSS V4.

Creating a New File and Importing Tailwind CSS V4

Creating a new file and importing Tailwind CSS V4 We'll create a new file called styles.css and import Tailwind CSS V4 into it. We'll then use the classes provided by Tailwind CSS V4 to style our elements.

Styling Our Elements with Tailwind CSS V4

Styling our elements with Tailwind CSS V4 We'll use the classes provided by Tailwind CSS V4 to style our elements. We'll create a box with a heading and a paragraph, and style it using the classes provided by Tailwind CSS V4.

Adding Auto-Completion and Code Suggestions

Adding auto-completion and code suggestions To add auto-completion and code suggestions, we'll install the Tailwind CSS V4 extension in VS Code. This will provide us with auto-completion and code suggestions as we type.

Using the @apply Directive

Using the @apply directive We'll use the @apply directive to apply the styles provided by Tailwind CSS V4 to our elements. This will allow us to use the classes provided by Tailwind CSS V4 in our CSS code.

Creating a New File for Auto-Suggestions

Creating a new file for auto-suggestions We'll create a new file called auto-suggestions.css and use the @apply directive to apply the styles provided by Tailwind CSS V4 to our elements.

Using the @layer Directive

Using the @layer directive We'll use the @layer directive to define a new layer for our styles. This will allow us to organize our styles and make it easier to manage our CSS code.

Adding HTML Elements

Adding HTML elements We'll add some HTML elements to our project, including a box, a heading, and a paragraph. We'll then use the classes provided by Tailwind CSS V4 to style these elements.

Final Result

Final result Our final result will be a styled box with a heading and a paragraph, using the classes provided by Tailwind CSS V4. We've successfully set up and used Tailwind CSS V4 in our project.

Conclusion

In this article, we've gone through the steps to install and configure Tailwind CSS V4 with Vite and React. We've also used the classes provided by Tailwind CSS V4 to style our elements and added auto-completion and code suggestions to our project. With this knowledge, we can now start building our own projects using Tailwind CSS V4.