Kent C. Dodds
2026. 2. 25.·
The Future of CSS: Tailwind v4
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The Future of CSS: Tailwind v4
Tailwind v4 changes the engine under the hood and focuses on better performance and a simpler configuration story. Here's a quick tour of what to look for when upgrading.
What's New
- Faster builds with a revamped pipeline.
- Cleaner defaults and less boilerplate.
- Better DX for design tokens and theming.
/* Example: keep your utility usage expressive */
.card {
@apply rounded-2xl border border-zinc-200 bg-white p-6 shadow-sm;
}Contributors
2 peopleKent C. Dodds
Software Engineer and Educator.
Dan Abramov
React Core Team.
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