[naribe]

I’ve studied and used CSS for 17 years. I’ve always enjoyed it and rarely complained. But tailwind is a joy to use and I prefer it over writing CSS.

There’s no replacement for understanding the underlying technologies of frameworks, that’s true. Compared to some frameworks, tailwind is only a small layer of abstraction, one that does not obfuscate the underlying tech away. It does not prevent you from learning or using CSS. That’s why it’s so good.

I frequently drop tailwind into projects because I know the shipped code footprint is low and it accelerates design.