How to use Astro and Tailwind CSS
Since it's the first post on my site, let me introduce how I build this site.
Astro is a modern web framework designed for speed, paired with Tailwind CSS to create a highly customizable and performant developer experience. This post documents the philosophy and tools behind the creation of this digital space.
Why Astro?
Building a site shouldn’t be about sending megabytes of JavaScript to the client. Astro’s Island Architecture allows me to keep the site fast by default, while only hydrating interactive components when necessary. For a content-driven site like this one, it’s the perfect choice.
Key Features of this Build:
- Content Collections: Managing posts with type-safety (well, mostly!) and structured data.
- Tailwind CSS: Utility-first styling that keeps the design system consistent and the bundle size small.
- Minimalism: No unnecessary bloat, just typography and white space.
The Tech Stack
I wanted something that felt invisible during the writing process but powerful during the building process. Here is the breakdown:
- Framework: Astro 5.0
- Styling: Tailwind CSS with
@tailwindcss/typography - Deployment: Vercel / Netlify
- Content: Markdown & MDX
Code Example
To get started with Tailwind in an Astro project, it’s as simple as:
npx astro add tailwindComments should be available here…
If it doesn’t work, you can view on GitHub Discussions