Completing tasks with available resources is quick and simple in this fast-paced industry. Tailwind CSS was introduced in recent years as a quick and simple framework to utilise in front-end development. However, most people still continue to use Bootstrap as it is providing themes and components which is ready to use. To further grasp the distinctions between these two frameworks, the table below discusses and illustrates the differences between Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap.
Tailwind CSS |
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Bootstrap V5 |
Similarities |
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Free and open-source framework. |
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Define as “Front-end framework” tool. |
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Reading from documents is needed in order to understand and to familiar with the resources provided. |
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Logo |
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May, 2019 |
Date release |
August 19, 2011 |
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3.0 |
Latest version |
5.2 (May 5, 2021) |
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A set of utility classes to create a neat UI with more flexibility and uniqueness, define as “low-level” framework. |
Definition |
The most popular HTML, CSS and JavaScript framework with a set of pre-styled responsive, mobile-first components that possess a definite UI kit. |
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Unique and able to customize. |
UI Design |
Looks generic and similar. |
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Only base stylesheet file which contain 27kb. |
Files and Storage |
Containing 4 files that required to include for a project to get the full benefit of the framework: jQuery, Popper.js, Bootstrap JS and main Bootstrap CSS file. Total size of these files is 308.25kb. |
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Yes. |
Beginner level |
Yes. |
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No. |
Experiences |
No. |
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No. (Predesigned widgets which build from scratch) |
Default UI theme |
Yes. (e.g.: Warning, Success) |
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Flexible in designing unique UI. |
UI Flexibility |
Pre-styled UI, required extra works on defining own. |
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Difficult if many classes are involved. |
Code’s readability |
Easier. |
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Small but it is gradually increasing. |
Community and Availability |
Large. |
Example of UI components in Bootstrap V5
Example of Tailwind CSS
