TailGrids and Tailwind CSS v4: Integration Guide

Integrating TailGrids with Tailwind CSS v4 is as smooth as silk, thanks to the full compatibility between the two. This guide will walk you through the process:

Step 1: Set up Tailwind CSS v4

Before anything else, ensure Tailwind CSS v4 is installed in your project. If you’re new to this, the official Tailwind CSS installation guide is a great place to start.

Step 2: Select TailGrids Components

TailGrids is stocked with an array of pre-designed, responsive components that are fully compatible with Tailwind CSS. Delve into the TailGrids library, choose the components that fit your needs, and copy their code for your project.

Step 3: Embed the Components

Having chosen your components, it's time to integrate them. Paste the HTML code into your project files. Remember to keep the Tailwind CSS classes intact, as they regulate the component's styling.

Step 4: Personalize Your Design

The beauty of TailGrids components lies in their customizability. You can modify the Tailwind classes or introduce your own custom classes to align with your unique design system or brand aesthetics.

Important Considerations

1. Browser CompatibilityTailwind CSS v4 is designed for modern browsers like Safari 16.4 and above. Ensure your audience is using suitable browsers to prevent any compatibility issues.
2. Incorporating the TailGrids PluginTo maximize TailGrids, include the plugin in your setup:

plugin "tailgrids/plugin"; Copy

What's New in Tailwind CSS v4?

Tailwind CSS v4 brings some changes to utility classes for enhanced clarity and usability. Here's a brief rundown:

Class Modifications

• Opacity Classes:

  • bg-opacity-* → Use bg-black/50 for bg-opacity-50.

  • text-opacity-* → Use text-black/75 for text-opacity-75.

• Flexibility Utilities:

  • flex-shrink-* → Now shrink-*. Example: flex-shrink-0 is now shrink-0.

  • flex-grow-* → Now grow-*. Example: flex-grow is now grow.

• Text and Decorations:

  • overflow-ellipsis → Now text-ellipsis.

  • decoration-* → Now underline-*. Example: decoration-slice becomes underline-slice.

Renamed Size Utilities

Better clarity has led to renaming size-related utilities. For instance:

• shadow-sm is now shadow-xs.

For a comprehensive list of updates, refer to the Tailwind CSS v4 release notes.

Transitioning to Tailwind CSS v4

To facilitate your transition to v4, Tailwind provides an upgrade tool:

npx @tailwindcss/upgrade@next Copy

This tool assists you in updating dependencies, configuration files, and template files, ensuring your project aligns with v4.

With this guide, you can effortlessly set up TailGrids with Tailwind CSS v4, exploit new features, and maintain your project's current status.

Enjoy building! 🚀