How should I order Tailwind classes?
Adopt a consistent convention, like layout first, then spacing, then typography, then colors. The official Prettier plugin enforces a sensible order automatically, so you do not have to think about it.
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Extract components for repeated class combinations, use the design tokens consistently, order classes consistently with the official Prettier plugin, and avoid arbitrary values by default. These keep long class strings manageable.
Yes. The official Prettier plugin auto-formats and sorts Tailwind classes, removing the debate about class order and keeping everything consistent for free. It is one of the best Tailwind productivity tools.
Extend the theme where it helps, but keep customization minimal. Heavy customization makes your design harder to reason about and less portable. Add your brand colors and key tokens, then use the defaults otherwise.
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