A retrospective on how utility-first CSS changed my workflow and enabled faster iteration for complex visual components.
Tailwind CSS eliminated the context-switching penalty of writing custom CSS rules while enforcing design consistency via configuration themes.
"Design systems are not just about components; they are about operational communication."
DataTable.tsx (Compound Component Pattern)
const DataTable = ({ children }) => { // Internal orchestration logic & state return ( <TableProvider value={tableState}> <Container>{children}</Container> </TableProvider> ); };
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Ravi Hadwani
Senior Frontend Developer & UI/UX Designer