Tailwind systems (not utility chaos)

Design tokens, component classes, and when to extract — keeping velocity without a mess.

Published 2024-05-21 · Updated 2026-02-02 · 9 min read

Tokens in config

Colors, radii, and shadows belong in the theme. Magic hex values scattered in JSX rot fast.

Extract on repetition

Three identical class stacks? Make a component. One-off marketing flourish can stay inline.

Accessibility still applies

Utility CSS does not excuse missing focus rings, contrast, or tap targets.

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