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Adam Wathan - Tailwind CSS v4, The Evolution and Technical Journey

Apr 8, 2024
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Adam Wathan
Adam Wathan, creator of Tailwind CSS, discusses the evolution of Tailwind CSS v4, use of Rust and Lightning CSS, monetizing the tool, building Tailwind Labs, addressing Twitter feedback, and challenges in extensibility and distribution in Rust vs JavaScript.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Evolution of Tailwind CSS and Component-Based UI Development
02:04 • 10min
3
Discussion on React and Tailwind CSS v4 with Sponsorship Segment from Code Crafters
11:52 • 3min
4
Technical Evolution of Tailwind CSS v4
14:32 • 16min
5
Challenges in Extensibility and Distribution in Rust vs JavaScript
30:10 • 14min
6
Balancing Open Source and Business Success with Tailwind CSS
44:20 • 24min
7
Optimizing Bundle Size in JavaScript
01:08:49 • 6min