Hey everyone, I have a genuine question that might seem a bit naive, but I really want to hear your thoughts. With the recent news about Tailwind facing challenges like downsizing due to AI impacts, do you think it's still a good idea to learn Tailwind CSS from scratch? I'm worried that in a year or two, I could end up spending time on a tool that might not be well-supported or could even be abandoned. Tailwind is definitely popular right now, but could new developers decide it's not worth including in their toolkit anymore? It seems like their business model isn't very future-proof, and I'm curious about your perspectives on this. By the way, I'm not asking this for myself—I'm just really interested in your opinions!
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I think focusing on the fundamentals of CSS is the best route. Tailwind is great, but it's just a tool. Knowing CSS really well will help you adapt to any library or framework in the future. Libraries come and go, but solid CSS knowledge stays relevant!
I personally prefer traditional CSS. Tailwind has its place, but I think learning to write clean, modular CSS first is more beneficial. Trends change, and the fundamentals are what really matter long-term!
I feel the same! I've found that understanding CSS principles gives me way more control in my projects.
Honestly, there isn't much complexity to Tailwind. If you're familiar with CSS, you can quickly grasp Tailwind by just looking at how to apply classes. Plus, even if the company struggles, the library can survive as long as there's enough community interest.
Good point! However, we should also consider how long term maintenance and updates from groups can actually keep a library alive.
Tailwind is essentially just another way to use CSS. If it helps speed up your workflow and solves a problem for you, then learn it. But don’t forget to master CSS at the same time! It's the foundation you don't want to skip.
Absolutely! It's like learning to cook versus just following recipes. You want to understand the basics first.