The Dark Side of Tailwind CSS: Are You Sacrificing Code Quality for Speed?
Tailwind CSS promises speed and consistency through utility-first classes, but that convenience can come with trade-offs: bloated HTML, harder-to-maintain code, onboarding friction, styling lock-in, and subtle accessibility or semantic pitfalls. This article explores the downsides, real-world examples, and practical mitigations so teams can choose wisely.