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Gain insights into Tailwind CSS, design responsive web sections, create components with Vue, and customize workflows. Discover official plugins and build custom ones for efficient web development.

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Tailwind CSS is a popular utility-first CSS framework that is considered a helping hand in designing complex web pages in an efficient and effective way. It helps developers build responsive and highly customizable user interfaces with ease. You’ll begin with an introduction to the basic concepts of Tailwind CSS. Next, you’ll learn how to design different sections of a website. Then, you’ll learn how to create Tailwind components and build them with Vue. Next, you’ll learn how to create responsive and grid layouts. Moving ahead, you’ll learn how to create flexible layouts and customize and optimize a workflow. You’ll finish with learning how to use the official Tailwind plugins, customize them and create a custom arrows plugin for practice. After completing this course, you’ll be able to craft user interfaces and functionalities for any web application by using Tailwind CSS. This course targets all the developers who want to style and layout their applications efficiently.

Tailwind CSS is a popular utility-first CSS framework that is considered a helping hand in designing complex web pages in an eff...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

An understanding of the basics of Tailwind and utility classes

Familiarity with creating flexible layouts with Tailwind’s grid utilities

Working knowledge of creating Tailwind plugins

Hands-on experience in customizing default workflow

The ability to create complex designs using Tailwind

An understanding of the basics of Tailwind and utility classes

Content

49 Lessons5 Quizzes

Overview

1 Lessons

Get familiar with Tailwind CSS for creating responsive web designs with utility classes.

Introduction to the Course

Getting Started with Tailwind CSS

11 Lessons

Get started with Tailwind CSS fundamentals, design systems, and building a blog layout.

CSS Frameworks

Design System

Tailwind Basics

Building a Blog Starter Template

Creating the Main Content Area

Creating the Side Content Area

Creating the Newsletter Form Section

Conclusion: Getting Started with Tailwind CSS

Quiz: Getting Started with Tailwind CSS

Challenge: Creating a Header with Tailwind CSS

Solution: Creating a Header with Tailwind CSS

Going Beyond the Basics

9 Lessons

Master the steps to advanced Tailwind concepts, reusable components, Vue integration, and responsive design.

Advanced Tailwind

Creating Tailwind Components

Building Tailwind Components with Vue

Creating a Responsive Layout

Configuring Tailwind’s Styles

Conclusion: Going Beyond the Basics

Quiz: Going Beyond the Basics

Challenge: Creating a Sticky Note Component with Vue

Solution: Creating a Sticky Note Component with Vue

Building Complex Designs with Tailwind

8 Lessons

Break down complex ideas to build intricate layouts using Tailwind's grid and design utilities.

Building Complex and Flexible Layouts with Tailwind’s Grid Utilities

Creating Grid Layouts

Creating a Complete Article Design

Adding Image Effects

Conclusion: Building Complex Designs with Tailwind

Quiz: Building Complex Designs with Tailwind

Challenge: Building a Cells Grid in Tailwind

Solution: Building a Cells Grid in Tailwind

Customizing Tailwind and Optimizing Your Workflow

10 Lessons

Deepen your knowledge of customizing Tailwind CSS for unique, efficient design workflows.

Customizing Tailwind

Customizing Tailwind’s Theme Colors

Customizing Tailwind’s Spacing Utilities

A Practical Customization Example

Adding Base Classes

Creating Configuration Presets

Conclusion: Customizing Tailwind and Optimizing Your Workflow

Quiz: Tailwind Customization and Optimization

Challenge: Creating a Color Preset

Solution: Creating a Color Preset

Working with Tailwind Plugins

9 Lessons

Tackle Tailwind CSS plugins, including official Typography, custom plugin creation, and styling challenges.

Using the Official Tailwind Plugins

Adding the prose Class

Customizing Plugins

Building Custom Tailwind Plugins

Creating the Arrows Plugin

Conclusion: Working with Tailwind Plugins

Quiz: Tailwind Plugins

Challenge: Making Modifications to an Article

Solution: Making Modifications to an Article

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Approach the course recap of key Tailwind CSS achievements and advanced proficiency.

Wrap Up

E-commerce Store in Vue.js With Payment Integration

Project

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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