BootStrap VS Tailwind CSS [Future Of UI Framework 2021]

****Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS are 2 different frameworks for designing frontend web applications in this article we are going to make compression and lastly describing which one you should prefer. ****

BootStrap :

It was started back in 2010 by Twitter and become an open-source project in Aug 2011, it’s a component-based framework that helps us to design a responsive website in no time.

Learning Bootstrap is super easy for newbies, one of the most difficult tasks in CSS is to maintain cross-platform responsiveness, and here comes the BootStrap which automatically handles components based on the device screen size, In Bootstrap, all the fundamental HTML elements like headings, tables, buttons, lists, forms, etc., are pre-styled with base styling that can be quickly implemented. It covers almost all the necessary elements like drop-down menus, navigation bar, pagination, breadcrumbs, etc…

Tailwind

Tailwind is a CSS framework created by Adam Wathan in 2017, Unlike other frameworks, it does not have to be rebuilt with classes to add to HTML tags. Instead, it uses a different approach. It brings a very low level of control with utility-based classes. The predesigned widgets help to implement the design without worrying about one element affecting another related element.

For example, you can set focus states, hover, and active using classes. In addition, you can considerably reduce the file size by removing the unused classes using PurgeCSS. That’s why for a lightweight project,

So, what should I choose?

You should prefer Bootstrap for convenience and Tailwind for flexibility.

If you are new to development, going with Bootstrap is a better choice. Bootstrap is easy to get started, and you will get quick results. On the other hand, if you are already developer or used Bootstrap before, it would be awesome to try Tailwind CSS at least once and see if that’s working for you or not.