Tailwind CSS
Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework where you style elements using pre-built class names like "bg-blue-500" and "text-center" directly in your HTML. It feels weird at first but dramatically speeds up development once it clicks. You rarely write custom CSS.
Definition
A utility-first CSS framework where you style elements using pre-built class names like "bg-blue-500" and "text-center" directly in your HTML. It feels weird at first but dramatically speeds up development once it clicks. You rarely write custom CSS.
Related Terms
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SSR - Server Side Rendering
The server builds the full HTML page before sending it to the browser. Great for SEO and fast initial loads because users see content immediately instead of a blank screen.
CSR - Client Side Rendering
The browser downloads a minimal HTML shell, then JavaScript builds the page. Fast subsequent navigations, but users might see a loading spinner on first visit.
Hydration
When server-rendered HTML gets "activated" by JavaScript in the browser. The page looks ready instantly, then becomes interactive once the JS loads and attaches event listeners.
SPA - Single Page Application
A web app that loads once and never does a full page refresh. Navigation feels instant because it just swaps content instead of requesting new HTML from the server.
MPA - Multi Page Application
The traditional web model where each page is a separate HTML document. Click a link, server sends a new page. Simple, reliable, and SEO-friendly out of the box.