Unlock the Power of Customizable UI Components with VueTailwind
Imagine having a UI component library that fits your specific needs like a glove. While it may sound too good to be true, VueTailwind comes close to making this a reality. As a Vue.js components library built on top of the popular Tailwind CSS framework, VueTailwind offers unparalleled customization options.
What Sets VueTailwind Apart
Unlike opinionated libraries like Bootstrap, VueTailwind provides a high degree of customizability, allowing you to adapt it to your app’s unique design requirements. With VueTailwind, you can:
- Set up variants and states for each component
- Add or override existing CSS classes
Building a Dance Directory App with VueTailwind
Let’s dive into the world of VueTailwind by creating a simple Vue.js app that displays a directory of dance studios. Our demo app, dance-directory.com, will list and filter dance studios based on various criteria.
Setting Up VueTailwind
Before we begin, we need to set up our app. First, install the Vue CLI and create a new app using vue create dance-directory. Then, install Tailwind CSS and VueTailwind using npm install vue-tailwind --save. We’ll also need to configure our Vue app to use VueTailwind and set up the necessary components.
Styling Vue.js Components with VueTailwind
Now that we’ve set up our project, let’s remove the default components and style the app’s background using VueTailwind’s Tag component. We’ll also use the Table component to display our data.
Customizing Components with Tailwind CSS Classes
VueTailwind provides three ways to customize your UI library:
- Classes: Use this prop to wipe out all existing styles and apply only the Tailwind CSS classes you input.
- FixedClasses: Add or override existing CSS classes without wiping out all styles.
- Variants: Define an object with variants and their respective CSS classes.
Adding Pagination and Filtering
Let’s take our app to the next level by adding pagination and filtering capabilities. We’ll use the Pagination component and style it using Tailwind CSS classes. Then, we’ll add a rich select component to filter the data by city and a search input to filter by dance form, studio name, or zip code.
The Final Result
With VueTailwind, we’ve created a fully functional dance directory app that’s highly customizable and easy to maintain. By leveraging Tailwind CSS classes and variants, we’ve saved considerable time and effort in creating components.
Experience the Power of VueTailwind
Try out VueTailwind today and discover the flexibility and customization options it offers. With its constant updates and improvements, VueTailwind is definitely worth keeping an eye on. Share your thoughts and experiences with VueTailwind in the comments below!