Tailwind CSS 4.0 Preview: Easy Setup and CSS Native

TLDRTailwind CSS 4.0 brings easy setup and a transition to a CSS native approach, making it faster and more intuitive

Key insights

🚀Tailwind CSS 4.0 introduces an incredibly easy setup process, making it quicker to use and configure

💡One of the major changes in Tailwind CSS 4.0 is the transition from a JavaScript library feel to a CSS native approach

⚙️Tailwind CSS 4.0 uses a new engine written in Rust, making it up to 10 times faster than previous versions

🎨Custom classes in Tailwind CSS 4.0 are now as easy as using the theme directive and declaring variables

Tailwind CSS 4.0 leverages Lightning CSS, a Rust-based tool that is over 100 times faster than comparable JavaScript-based tools

Q&A

What are the major changes in Tailwind CSS 4.0?

Tailwind CSS 4.0 brings an easy setup process, a transition to a CSS native approach, and improved performance.

Is Tailwind CSS 4.0 backward compatible with previous versions?

No, Tailwind CSS 4.0 introduces significant changes and is not backward compatible with previous versions.

How does Tailwind CSS 4.0 achieve improved performance?

Tailwind CSS 4.0 uses a new engine written in Rust and leverages Lightning CSS, a Rust-based tool that significantly speeds up the build process.

Can I still use custom classes in Tailwind CSS 4.0?

Yes, Tailwind CSS 4.0 makes it even easier to create and use custom classes using the theme directive and variable declarations.

When will Tailwind CSS 4.0 be released?

Tailwind CSS 4.0 is expected to be released later this year.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Tailwind CSS 4.0 is set to release later this year with exciting changes

00:22Tailwind CSS 4.0 brings an easy setup process, making it quick to configure

01:22The major change in Tailwind CSS 4.0 is the transition to a CSS native approach

03:46Tailwind CSS 4.0 uses a new engine written in Rust, improving performance up to 10 times

05:58Creating custom classes in Tailwind CSS 4.0 is easier with the theme directive and variable declarations