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877: Tailwind 4

Feb 17, 2025 · 25 min
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Tailwind 4.0 is here, and Scott and Wes break down all the spicy new features, from CSS-powered configs to first-class container queries. Plus, they dig into Tailwind Oxide, @property magic, and whether it’s finally time to stop asking, “Why not just use normal CSS?”

Show Notes
  • 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
  • 00:16 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
  • 01:03 Tailwind 4.
  • 02:53 Wes’ favorite new feature.
  • 05:45 @property.
  • 07:28 The config is now a CSS file.
  • 08:25 Tailwind Oxide.
  • 10:48 P3 color space.
  • 12:36 Dynamic Utilities + Variants.
  • 13:36 Data attributes.
  • 15:32 First class container query support.
  • 17:03 Starting Style.
  • 19:22 When to use inline styles.
  • 20:13 Descendant selector.
  • 20:48 Why not just use “normal” CSS?
  • 22:03 No text shadow support.
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