In this tutorial, you'll get a complete understanding of React components including how to build and structure them using best practices. You'll learn about functional components, props, state, JSX, hooks, composition, and how to break an app into reusable modules.📽️ YouTube Video Title (High CTR)🔧 Step-by-Step Tutorial1. 📦 What is a Component in React?* A component is a reusable and self-contained part of the UI.* It’s either a function or class (function preferred).* Allows splitting the UI into isolated pieces.function MyComponent() { return Hello World; } 2. 🧩 Types of Components✅ Functional Components (modern, preferred)const Welcome = () => Welcome!; ❌ Class Components (legacy)class Welcome extends React.Component { render() { return Welcome!; } } 3. 🛠 Using PropsProps = "properties" → input data passed to a component.They are read-only and passed via JSX attributes.function Greeting({ name }) { return Hello, {name}!; } 4. 🔁 State ManagementState = data that can change.Use useState to manage it in a functional component.const [count, setCount] = useState(0); Updating state triggers a re-render of the component.5. ⏱ Lifecycle with useEffectReact uses useEffect() for side effects like fetching data.useEffect(() => { console.log("Component Mounted"); }, []); // Empty array = run once 6. 💻 JSX SyntaxJSX = HTML + JavaScript hybrid syntax.It compiles to React.createElement() behind the scenes.const App = () => ( Hello JSX! ); 7. 🧱 Component CompositionComponents can include other components → reusable UIs.const Page = () => ( ); 8. 📦 Exporting and Importing ComponentsCreate a component:const Footer = () => © 2025; export default Footer; Use it:import Footer from './components/Footer'; 9. 📁 Project Refactor ExampleWe extracted Footer.jsx, Home.jsx, Page.jsx, RecipePage.jsx, RecipeCard.jsx, and RecipeModal.jsx components into a structured folder system.Folder Structure:src/ ├── components/ │ ├── Footer.jsx │ ├── Page.jsx ├── pages/ │ ├── Home.jsx │ ├── RecipePage.jsx │ ├── Recipes/ │ │ ├── RecipeCard.jsx │ │ ├── RecipeModal.jsx 10. 📚 Best Practices* ✅ Name components with capital letters* ✅ One export default per file* ✅ Keep components small & focused* ✅ Use props to customize components* ✅ Return a single parent element Get full access to Norbert’s Web Dev School at norbertbmwebdev.substack.com/subscribe

🔍 Implement Search & Category Filtering in React with TailwindCSS (2025 Guide)In this guide, you’ll learn how to implement powerful search and category filtering in a React application using TailwindCSS for styling. This builds on a previous project where we created a responsive recipe website.By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to:* Filter recipe cards by text input* Filter by category dropdown* Clear search with a single click* Ensure case-insensitive matching✅ Prerequisites* A React app already set up (ideally with TailwindCSS + recipe data)* Basic understanding of React state and hooks🧱 Step 1: Create State for Search and CategoryInside your RecipesPage.jsx (or App.jsx if everything is in one file):const [searchQuery, setSearchQuery] = useState(""); const [category, setCategory] = useState(""); const [filteredRecipes, setFilteredRecipes] = useState(recipes); 🎨 Step 2: Create the UI🔍 Search + Filter Inputs Featured Recipes setSearchQuery(e.target.value)} className="w-full md:w-1/2 px-4 py-2 border border-gray-300 rounded focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-amber-500" /> setCategory(e.target.value)} className="w-full md:w-1/4 px-4 py-2 border border-gray-300 rounded focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-amber-500" > All Categories {[...new Set(recipes.map(recipe => recipe.category))].map((cat, i) => ( {cat} ))} { setSearchQuery(""); setCategory(""); }} className="cursor-pointer bg-gradient-to-r from-amber-500 to-orange-500 hover:from-orange-500 hover:to-amber-500 text-white px-6 py-2 rounded transition duration-300" > Clear Search ⚙️ Step 3: Search Logic with useEffectuseEffect(() => { const query = searchQuery.toLowerCase(); const result = recipes.filter(recipe => recipe.title.toLowerCase().includes(query) || recipe.ingredients.some(ing => ing.toLowerCase().includes(query)) || recipe.category.toLowerCase().includes(query) ); if (category) { setFilteredRecipes(result.filter(recipe => recipe.category === category)); } else { setFilteredRecipes(result); } }, [searchQuery, category]); This runs every time the search query or category changes.📦 Step 4: Display Filtered Recipes {filteredRecipes.length > 0 ? ( filteredRecipes.map((recipe, i) => ( )) ) : ( No recipes found. )} 🧠 Bonus: Tips* Use toLowerCase() to make searching case-insensitive* Use Set to generate unique categories* Add debounce if your search data is large* For UX, make the clear button instantly reset filters📈 SEO Keywords* React search filter tutorial 2025* Tailwind CSS form input search* Recipe search filter React example* Case-insensitive search with useEffect* Responsive dropdown in React + TailwindCSS Get full access to Norbert’s Web Dev School at norbertbmwebdev.substack.com/subscribe

📝 DescriptionReady to learn React in 2025? This crash course walks you through creating your first real-world React app with hooks, components, and JSX.✅ What you'll learn:* Setting up React with Create React App* JSX, Props, State & Hooks* Styling, Conditional Rendering, Lists* Component architecture & folder structure#ReactJS #CrashCourse #WebDevelopment #JavaScript #FrontendDev #ReactHooks #React2025🚀 React.js Crash Course 2025 – Build Your First App from ScratchWelcome to this beginner-friendly React.js crash course for 2025! Whether you're transitioning from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or starting fresh, this tutorial will give you a rock-solid foundation in React with best practices, clean structure, and modern JavaScript techniques.📦 Step 1: What Is React.js?React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, created and maintained by Meta (Facebook). It allows you to create reusable components, use a virtual DOM for faster rendering, and structure your frontend with clean, component-based architecture.React is not a full-blown framework like Angular—think of it as the view layer of your app. It’s great for building single-page applications (SPAs).🧱 Step 2: Setting Up React✅ Prerequisites:* Node.js & npm (Install from nodejs.org)* A code editor like VS Code🛠 Create a New React Appnpx create-react-app my-app Replace my-app with your project name.Navigate into your app:cd my-app Start the app:npm start Your React app will open at http://localhost:3000📂 Step 3: Project Structure OverviewReact generates this structure:my-app/ ├── node_modules/ ├── public/ │ └── index.html ├── src/ │ ├── App.js │ ├── App.css │ ├── index.js │ └── components/ (your custom folder) ├── package.json * App.js: Main component* App.css: Main stylesheet* index.js: App entry point🧩 Step 4: Understanding JSX & ComponentsCreate a Functional Component// src/components/Welcome.jsx function Welcome({ message = "World" }) { return Hello {message}!; } export default Welcome; Import & Use It// App.js import Welcome from './components/Welcome'; function App() { return ( ); } JSX Notes* Always return a single root element (use <>... if needed).* Use className instead of class.⚛️ Step 5: Using State with useStateimport { useState } from 'react'; function App() { const [count, setCount] = useState(0); return ( Count: {count} setCount(count + 1)}>Increment ); } ⏱ Step 6: Using Effects with useEffectimport { useEffect, useState } from 'react'; function App() { const [seconds, setSeconds] = useState(0); useEffect(() => { const interval = setInterval(() => { setSeconds(s => s + 1); }, 1000); return () => clearInterval(interval); // Cleanup }, []); return Time passed: {seconds}s; } 🎨 Step 7: Styling in ReactOption 1: CSS File/* App.css */ .App { background-color: aqua; height: 100vh; } Option 2: Inline Styleconst myStyle = { backgroundColor: 'black', color: 'white', fontSize: '2rem' }; return Styled Heading; 🔁 Step 8: Conditional Renderingconst [isLoggedIn, setIsLoggedIn] = useState(false); return ( {isLoggedIn ? : } setIsLoggedIn(!isLoggedIn)}>Toggle Login ); Or with &&:{hasAccess && } 🧾 Step 9: Lists and Keysconst items = ["A", "B", "C"]; return ( {items.map((item, index) => ( {item} ))} ); ⚠️ Use unique IDs for production (not index as key).🗂 Step 10: Folder Structure Best Practicessrc/ ├── components/ │ ├── Header.jsx │ ├── Button.jsx ├── pages/ │ ├── Home.jsx │ ├── About.jsx ├── hooks/ │ └── useToggle.js ├── App.js ├── index.js Clean up unused files like logo.svg, App.test.js, etc.🚀 Next Steps* Use React Router for navigation* Deploy using Vercel or Netlify* Add form handling and API callsStay tuned for the next part where we build a real React project from scratch!Download the PDF file here: Get full access to Norbert’s Web Dev School at norbertbmwebdev.substack.com/subscribe

🚀 Live Features: * Sticky navigation * Responsive hero section with call to action * Dynamically generated recipe cards * Recipe search by keyword, category, or ingredient * Modal popups with recipe details * Contact form with Font Awesome icons * Auto-updating copyright🧱 Step 1: Project SetupCreate the folder structure:📁 dynamic-recipe-site/ ├── index.html ├── style.css (optional) ├── script.js 🌐 Step 2: Build the Layout (HTML + Tailwind)🧭 Sticky Navbar Tasty Recipes Home Recipes About Contact 🏠 Hero Section Welcome to Tasty Recipes Discover a world of delicious recipes and culinary inspiration. Explore Recipes 🍝Featured Recipes Section Featured Recipes Search Recipes Search 📜 Step 3: About & Contact Sections🙋 About Us About Us Welcome to Tasty Recipes, your go-to source for delicious and inspiring recipes from around the world. Our mission is to provide you with high-quality, easy-to-follow recipes that will help you create memorable meals. 📞 Contact Form Contact Us Have a question or suggestion? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at: [email protected] Send Message 🔚 Footer &copy; 2025 Tasty Recipes. All rights reserved. ⚙️ Step 5: Load Recipes Dynamically with JavaScriptconst recipes = [ { title: "Spaghetti Carbonara", category: "Pasta", image: "https://www.themealdb.com/images/media/meals/wvqpwt1468339226.jpg", ingredients: [ "200g spaghetti", "100g pancetta", "2 large eggs", "50g Pecorino Romano cheese", "Black pepper", "Salt", ], instructions: [ "Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.", "While the pasta is cooking, cut the pancetta into small cubes and fry until crispy.", "In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper.", "Drain the spaghetti and add it to the pancetta pan. Mix well.", "Remove the pan from the heat and add the egg mixture, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce.", "Serve immediately with extra cheese and pepper.", ], }, { title: "Classic Margherita Pizza", category: "Pizza", image: "https://www.themealdb.com/images/media/meals/x0lk931587671540.jpg", ingredients: [ "250g strong bread flour", "1 tsp dried yeast", "1 tsp sugar", "1 tsp salt", "150ml warm water", "2 tbsp olive oil", "100g tomato sauce", "150g mozzarella cheese", "Fresh basil leaves", ], instructions: [ "In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.", "Add warm water and olive oil, and mix to form a dough.", "Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.", "Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.", "Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).", "Roll out the dough on a floured surface.", "Spread tomato sauce over the base, add mozzarella cheese, and bake for 15-20 minutes.", "Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.", ], }, { title: "Chocolate Brownies", category: "Dessert", image: "https://www.themealdb.com/images/media/meals/yypvst1511386427.jpg", ingredients: [ "150g unsalted butter", "200g dark chocolate", "150g sugar", "2 large eggs", "100g all-purpose flour", "30g cocoa powder", "1 tsp vanilla extract", "Pinch of salt", ], instructions: [ "Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a square baking tin.", "Melt butter and chocolate together over low heat.", "In a bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.", "Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.", "In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.", "Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.", "Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 20-25 minutes.", "Let it cool completely before cutting into squares.", ], }, { title: "Fresh Garden Salad", category: "Salad", image: "https://www.themealdb.com/images/media/meals/urtwux1486983078.jpg", ingredients: [ "6 cups mixed salad greens", "2 medium tomatoes, diced", "1 cucumber, sliced", "1 red onion, thinly sliced", "1 bell pepper, chopped", "1/2 cup olive oil", "3 tbsp balsamic vinegar", "1 tsp Dijon mustard", "1 clove garlic, minced", "Salt and pepper to taste", ], instructions: [ "Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.", "In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.", "In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.", "Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.", "Serve immediately.", ], }, { title: "Grilled Salmon with Lemon Herbs", category: "Main Course", image: "https://www.themealdb.com/images/media/meals/1548772327.jpg", ingredients: [ "4 salmon fillets", "2 tbsp olive oil", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1 lemon, sliced", "2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped", "2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped", "Salt and pepper to taste", ], instructions: [ "Preheat grill to medium-high heat.", "In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, dill, and parsley.", "Place salmon fillets on a large piece of aluminum foil. Season with salt and pepper.", "Spread the herb mixture over the salmon fillets and top with lemon slices.", "Fold the foil to create a sealed packet. Grill for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.", "Serve hot with your favorite sides.", ], }, { title: "Vegetable Stir-Fry", category: "Stir-Fry", image: "https://www.themealdb.com/images/media/meals/wuxrtu1483564410.jpg", ingredients: [ "2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)", "1 cup tofu, cubed", "2 tbsp soy sauce", "1 tbsp sesame oil", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1 tsp ginger, grated", "Salt and pepper to taste", ], instructions: [ "Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat.", "Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.", "Add tofu and cook until golden brown.", "Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes.", "Pour in soy sauce and season with salt and pepper.", "Serve hot over rice or noodles.", ], }, ]; // TODO: Create a function to display the recipes in a grid layout function displayRecipes(recipes) { // SEO-friendly: Dynamically generate recipe cards for better user engagement const container = document.getElementById("recipe-container"); container.innerHTML = ""; recipes.forEach((recipe) => { const recipeCard = document.createElement("div"); recipeCard.className = "recipe-card relative overflow-hidden rounded-md shadow-md hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow duration-300"; const image = document.createElement("img"); image.src = recipe.image; image.alt = recipe.title; image.className = "w-full h-48 object-cover rounded-t-md transition-transform duration-300 transform scale-100 hover:scale-105"; const overlay = document.createElement("div"); overlay.className = "recipe-overlay absolute bottom-0 left-0 right-0 bg-gradient-to-b from-transparent to-black p-4 text-white opacity-0 hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 flex flex-col justify-end rounded-b-md"; const title = document.createElement("h3"); title.className = "recipe-title text-lg font-semibold mb-1"; title.textContent = recipe.title; const category = document.createElement("p"); category.className = "recipe-category text-gray-300 text-sm"; category.textContent = recipe.category; overlay.appendChild(title); overlay.appendChild(category); recipeCard.appendChild(image); recipeCard.appendChild(overlay); recipeCard.addEventListener("click", () => showRecipeDetails(recipe)); // Added click event container.appendChild(recipeCard); }); } function showRecipeDetails(recipe) { const modal = document.createElement("div"); modal.className = "fixed inset-0 bg-opacity-50 flex justify-center items-center z-50 backdrop-blur-md"; const modalContent = document.createElement("div"); modalContent.className = "bg-white rounded-lg p-6 w-full max-w-2xl shadow-xl transform transition-transform duration-300 scale-95 hover:scale-100"; const title = document.createElement("h2"); title.className = "text-3xl font-semibold mb-4 text-gray-800 border-b border-gray-200 pb-2"; title.textContent = recipe.title; // SEO-friendly: Use descriptive headings const image = document.createElement("img"); image.src = recipe.image; image.alt = recipe.title; image.className = "w-full h-64 object-cover rounded-md mb-6"; const ingredientsTitle = document.createElement("h3"); ingredientsTitle.className = "text-lg font-semibold mb-2 text-gray-700"; ingredientsTitle.textContent = "Ingredients:"; const ingredientsList = document.createElement("ul"); ingredientsList.className = "list-disc list-inside mb-4 space-y-2"; recipe.ingredients.forEach((ingredient) => { const li = document.createElement("li"); li.textContent = ingredient; // SEO-friendly: Use structured data ingredientsList.appendChild(li); }); const instructionsTitle = document.createElement("h3"); instructionsTitle.className = "text-lg font-semibold mb-2 text-gray-700"; instructionsTitle.textContent = "Instructions:"; const instructionsList = document.createElement("ol"); instructionsList.className = "list-decimal list-inside space-y-2"; recipe.instructions.forEach((instruction) => { const li = document.createElement("li"); li.innerHTML = instruction.replace( /(\w+)/g, '$1' ); instructionsList.appendChild(li); }); const closeButton = document.createElement("button"); closeButton.className = "bg-amber-500 text-white py-3 px-6 rounded-full hover:bg-amber-600 transition duration-300 mt-8 font-semibold"; closeButton.textContent = "Close"; closeButton.addEventListener("click", () => document.body.removeChild(modal)); modalContent.appendChild(title); modalContent.appendChild(image); modalContent.appendChild(ingredientsTitle); modalContent.appendChild(ingredientsList); modalContent.appendChild(instructionsTitle); modalContent.appendChild(instructionsList); modalContent.appendChild(closeButton); modal.appendChild(modalContent); document.body.appendChild(modal); } function filterRecipes(query) { const lowerCaseQuery = query.toLowerCase(); return recipes.filter((recipe) => { return ( recipe.title.toLowerCase().includes(lowerCaseQuery) || recipe.ingredients.some((ingredient) => ingredient.toLowerCase().includes(lowerCaseQuery) ) || recipe.category.toLowerCase().includes(lowerCaseQuery) ); }); } document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => { displayRecipes(recipes); const searchInput = document.getElementById("search-input"); const searchButton = document.getElementById("search-button"); searchButton.addEventListener("click", () => { const query = searchInput.value.trim(); const results = filterRecipes(query); const resultsContainer = document.getElementById("search-results"); resultsContainer.innerHTML = ""; if (results.length === 0) { resultsContainer.innerHTML = "No recipes found."; } else { displayRecipes(results); } }); searchInput.addEventListener("keypress", (event) => { if (event.key === "Enter") { searchButton.click(); } }); }); const year = new Date().getFullYear(); document.getElementById("year").textContent = year; Get full access to Norbert’s Web Dev School at norbertbmwebdev.substack.com/subscribe

✅ No frameworks✅ Clean UI with Tailwind✅ Smooth animations & mobile-friendly designWhether you're a beginner or brushing up your skills, this project is the perfect way to practice frontend fundamentals.🔔 Subscribe for more tutorials and real-world projects!📁 Project files & resources: [Insert GitHub or website link]In this web development project you will learn how to create a Portfolio website using Tailwind CSS and JavaScript, complete responsive website, dropdown navigation menu, dark mode theme.🔥 Become a channel member and get full access to all my web development courses: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOx8iaEliW-CFrS0t9KHisTw 📚GET ULTIMATE COURSES BUNDLES: https://norbert-bm-s-school.teachable.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Full Source Code: https://github.com/NorbertBM/learn-web-development-for-beginners-.git ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #WebDevelopment #JavaScript #TailwindCSS #BeginnerProjects Get full access to Norbert’s Web Dev School at norbertbmwebdev.substack.com/subscribe

In this project, we will build a message pop-up modal using JavaScript and Tailwind CSS. This project is part of my "Learn Web Development From the Beginning" series, where we progressively create real-world projects with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Tailwind.🔥 Become a channel member and get full access to all my web development courses: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOx8iaEliW-CFrS0t9KHisTw 📚GET ULTIMATE COURSES BUNDLES: https://norbert-bm-s-school.teachable.com/You’ll learn how to:* Create a hidden modal* Toggle modal visibility with JavaScript* Send and validate a message input* Close the modal when clicking outside or on a cancel buttonStep 1: Set Up the Basic Project Structure* Create a new folder for your project.* Inside, create:* index.html* style.css (optional if you want custom styles)* script.js* Link TailwindCSS via CDN in your HTML file. Message Modal Step 2: Build the Modal Structure (HTML)Create the modal structure inside the . Initially, the modal should be hidden. Open Message Modal Send a Message Send Cancel Step 3: Handle the Modal with JavaScriptIn script.js, write the logic to open, close, and send messages.// Select Elements const modal = document.getElementById('modal'); const messageButton = document.getElementById('message-button'); const sendButton = document.getElementById('send-button'); const closeButton = document.getElementById('close-button'); const messageInput = document.getElementById('modal-input'); // Toggle Modal Visibility function toggleModal() { modal.classList.toggle('hidden'); } // Open Modal messageButton.addEventListener('click', toggleModal); // Close Modal on Cancel closeButton.addEventListener('click', toggleModal); // Close Modal When Clicking Outside modal.addEventListener('click', function (event) { if (event.target === modal) { toggleModal(); } }); // Send Message sendButton.addEventListener('click', function () { if (messageInput.value.trim() === '') { alert('Please enter a message.'); return; } alert(`Message sent: ${messageInput.value}`); messageInput.value = ''; // Clear input toggleModal(); // Close modal }); Step 4: (Optional) Enable Dark Mode ToggleAdd a dark mode toggle button if you want to enable Tailwind’s dark mode classes dynamically.Final Result* Click the "Open Message Modal" button ➔ Modal opens.* Type a message and click Send ➔ Shows an alert and closes the modal.* Click Cancel or click outside the modal ➔ Closes the modal.Congratulations! 🎉 You now have a fully functioning, stylish message modal!Complete Source Code: https://github.com/NorbertBM/learn-web-development-for-beginners-.git Get full access to Norbert’s Web Dev School at norbertbmwebdev.substack.com/subscribe

🔧 Getting Started: Setup Tailwind CSS 4.1 Without a Build ToolTo keep things simple, we’ll use Tailwind via the CDN—no frameworks, no build tools. Tailwind 4.1 Demo You can now use all of Tailwind’s new features right in your HTML.🎨 1. Drop Shadow with ColorStandard shadows often fall flat, especially in dark mode. Tailwind 4.1 adds color drop shadows to give your elements more punch.💡 Example: Colorful Drop Shadow To control intensity, use shade values like drop-shadow-red-500, drop-shadow-blue-300, etc.✨ 2. Text Shadows (with Color!)Text shadows bring another layer of depth, especially on headings and banners.💡 Example: Spooky Red Glow You can go from text-shadow-2xs to text-shadow-lg, and add color variants like text-shadow-blue-400.🖼️ 3. Mask Utilities for ImagesYou can now mask images or elements using directional gradients.💡 Example:This creates a soft fade from bottom to top or vice versa. You can tweak directions with classes like mask-top, mask-left, mask-right.⚠️ Mask gradients might look different in dark mode.⚙️ 4. Seamless Dark ModeTailwind 4.1 improves dark mode handling—just use the dark: prefix, no extra configuration needed.💡 Example: Dark Mode Ready ✅ Other Notable Improvements* Text wrapping control via overflow-wrap* Improved browser compatibility* Less need for configuration files* CSS @import now works for simpler integrations📹 Video Description (for YouTube)Tailwind CSS 4.1 is packed with awesome new features—from colored drop shadows and text shadows to masking utilities and dark mode improvements. In this video, we: ✅ Set up Tailwind 4.1 without build tools ✅ Explore drop shadows with color ✅ Try out text shadows (yes, with color!) ✅ Add image masks using mask-gradient ✅ Tweak dark mode designs easily 🙌 ConclusionTailwind CSS 4.1 brings subtle but powerful tools to elevate your designs. Whether you're building a dark mode dashboard or fine-tuning text styling, there's a feature here for you.👉 Which feature are you most excited about? Let me know in the comments or over on YouTube! Get full access to Norbert’s Web Dev School at norbertbmwebdev.substack.com/subscribe

🔧 What is Tailwind CSS?Tailwind is a utility-first CSS framework. Instead of writing custom CSS, you use predefined classes to build your UI quickly.Promotions👇👨‍🏫Ultimate CSS Frameworks Course Bundle Promo : https://norbert-bm-s-school.teachable.com/p/landingpage 👨‍🏫Master Tailwind CSS: A Beginner’s Guide to Modern Web Design Course Promo: https://www.udemy.com/course/master-tailwind-css-a-beginners-guide-to-modern-web-design/?couponCode=DAYONE ✅ Why Tailwind?* Fast to build UIs* Responsive by default* No need to name CSS classes* Easy to customize with config filesDescriptionIn this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a modern and responsive profile card using Tailwind CSS. This card will include a profile picture, name, job title, description, and interactive buttons. Additionally, we'll implement a dark mode toggle to enhance the user experience. Follow this step-by-step guide to create a sleek profile card for your portfolio or project.Here's a short project perfect for teaching a Tailwind CSS crash course: a Responsive Profile Card with Dark Mode Toggle.This shows off:* Tailwind’s utility classes* Responsive design* Flexbox* Dark mode supportCustom styles using @apply (optional)🧪 Mini Project: Responsive Profile Card + Dark Mode🔧 Tools UsedTailwind via CDN (for simplicity)Vanilla HTML/JSResponsive layoutDark mode toggle (uses class="dark")💡 What You’ll Learn* Layout with Flex* Utility classes for spacing, colors, borders, and text* Responsive design with md:, lg:* Dark mode using dark: classes* Simple interactivity with JSStep 1: Setup Your Project* Create a new folder for your project.* Inside the folder, create an index.html file.* Add the Tailwind CSS CDN to your project for quick setup.Step 2: HTML StructureOpen index.html and add the following code: Tailwind Profile Card @theme { --color-primary: #2b7fff; } @custom-variant dark (&:where(.dark, .dark *)); John Doe Frontend Developer Creating modern UIs and delightful user experiences. Follow Message Toggle Dark Mode Step 3: Key Features of the Code* Dark Mode SupportThe dark class is added to the tag to enable dark mode.A button toggles the dark class dynamically using JavaScript.* Responsive DesignThe card is centered using Tailwind's flex, justify-center, and items-center utilities.The card adjusts to different screen sizes with max-w-sm and w-full.* Profile Card StylingThe card has a modern look with rounded corners (rounded-2xl), shadows (shadow-xl), and padding (p-6).The profile picture is styled with rounded-full and a border.* Interactive ButtonsButtons have hover effects for better interactivity using hover:bg-blue-700 and hover:bg-gray-700.Step 4: Customizing the CardReplace the profile picture URL (https://i.pravatar.cc/150?img=12) with your own image.Update the name, job title, and description to match your profile.Modify the button links (href="#") to point to your social media or contact pages.Step 5: Testing the Dark ModeOpen theindex.html file in your browser.Click the "Toggle Dark Mode" button to switch between light and dark themes.Observe how the colors and styles adapt seamlessly.GitHub Repositoryhttps://github.com/NorbertBM/learn-web-development-for-beginners-.gitConclusionCongratulations! You've successfully created a responsive profile card with Tailwind CSS and implemented dark mode support. This card is perfect for showcasing your profile on a personal website or portfolio. Feel free to experiment with Tailwind's utilities to further customize the design.Happy coding! Get full access to Norbert’s Web Dev School at norbertbmwebdev.substack.com/subscribe

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Learning is a lifelong process, and there's no single "right" way to do it. However, there are some general strategies that can help you learn more effectively:Key Principles of LearningActive Learning:* Don't just passively absorb information. Engage with it. This means:* Asking questions.* Taking notes in your own words.* Summarizing what you've learned.* Modifying the material on your own.Spaced Repetition:* Review material at increasing intervals. This helps to reinforce learning and move information into long-term memory.Interleaving:* Mix up different subjects or topics while you're studying. This can help you to better understand the relationships between different concepts.Retrieval Practice:* Test yourself on the material you're learning. This helps to strengthen your memory and identify areas where you need to focus more.Growth Mindset:* Believe that your intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and practice. This will help you to stay motivated and persevere through challenges.Practical Strategies:* Set Clear Goals:What do you want to learn? Why do you want to learn it? Having clear goals will help you to stay focused and motivated.* Create a Learning Environment:Find a quiet and comfortable place to study. Minimize distractions.* Use a Variety of Resources:Don't rely on just one source of information. Use textbooks, articles, videos, podcasts, and other resources to get a well-rounded understanding of the topic.* Connect New Information to Existing Knowledge:Try to relate new concepts to things you already know. This will help you to better understand and remember the information.* Take Breaks:Don't try to cram everything in at once. Take regular breaks to avoid burnout. 10-15 minutes every hour is a good rule of thumb.* Get Enough Sleep:Sleep is essential for learning and memory.* Stay Curious:Cultivate a sense of curiosity and a love of learning. This will make the process more enjoyable and rewarding.* Find your Learning Style:Some people learn best by visual methods, others by auditory, and others by kinesthetic methods. try different methods to see which ones work best for you.* Get criticism:Don't be afraid to ask for feedback. This can help you to identify areas where you need to improve and give you a different perspective on your learning.* Accept Failure:Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Failure is a natural part of the learning process. Learn from your mistakes and keep going. Get full access to Norbert’s Web Dev School at norbertbmwebdev.substack.com/subscribe