What you’ll learn
- The real differences between Bootstrap and Tailwind, and when to use each
- How to add Bootstrap to a site and build layouts with its grid
- How to use Bootstrap components and utilities, and customize its look
- How to install Tailwind CSS and build with utility classes
- How to make responsive layouts with hover and focus states in Tailwind
- How to customize Tailwind’s colors and fonts
- How to build the same landing page in both frameworks
Who this course is for
- People who know HTML and CSS basics and want to build faster
- Freelancers who need to deliver clean, responsive sites quickly
- Developers choosing a CSS framework for their next project
Before you start
Do I need to know CSS first?
Yes, the basics. Frameworks save time, but you still need to understand the box model, flexbox and media queries. The free CSS course on this site covers them.
Which versions does this course use?
Bootstrap 5.3 and Tailwind CSS v4. Older tutorials for Bootstrap 4 or Tailwind v3 differ in setup and some class names.
Do I need Node.js?
Not for Bootstrap or Tailwind’s quick CDN options. For real Tailwind projects, you’ll use Node.js and npm, which lesson 7 explains.
What will I build?
A responsive landing page with a navbar, hero, features, pricing, FAQ and footer, built once with Bootstrap and once with Tailwind.
