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Laravel – Tailwind CSS not applied in VS code project?

I’m working on a project using Laravel 10.18.10 and I’ve downloaded the tailwind extension in VS code. When I tried applying the tailwind code, it doesn’t seem to be applied in the project. When I hovered over the code, this pop up appeared as shown in the image Pop up but it didn’t take effect in the displayed page. Displayed page

Btw the file is stored under /resources/views, does anyone have an idea on what may be the issue that is causing this?

I’ve tried downloading the headwind extension but it didn’t work either. I wanted to add some paddings to leave some space between the 2 words but couldn’t seem to figure out the issue here.

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    Did you put

    @tailwind base;
@tailwind components;
@tailwind utilities;

    in global.css file?

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    There could be several reasons Tailwind CSS might not be applied properly in your VS Code project. Here are some common issues and their potential solutions:

    1.Installation Issues:

    • Make sure you have installed Tailwind CSS and its dependencies correctly using npm or yarn.
    • Double-check your project’s package.json to ensure that Tailwind CSS and its dependencies are listed in the dependencies or devDependencies section.

    1. Configuration Issues:

      • Ensure that you have a valid tailwind.config.js file in your project root directory. This configuration file is required for Tailwind CSS to work properly. If you don’t have one, you can generate it using the npx tailwindcss init command.
      • Check your tailwind.config.js file for any configuration errors or missing settings.

    2. Unused CSS Purging:

      • Tailwind CSS uses a technique called "unused CSS purging" to remove unused styles from the final output. If your classes are not being applied, it’s possible that Tailwind is purging them as unused. You might need to adjust your configuration to prevent this. For development purposes, you can disable purging by setting purge: false in your tailwind.config.js file. Remember to re-enable it for production.

    3. Stylesheet Ordering:

      • Make sure that the stylesheet where you import Tailwind CSS comes after any global styles or third-party stylesheets. This is important because Tailwind styles might get overridden if other styles are loaded after them.

    5.PostCSS Configuration:

    • Tailwind CSS requires PostCSS to process its styles. Ensure that you have a postcss.config.js file in your project root with the necessary plugins and configurations. You can refer to the Tailwind CSS documentation for guidance on setting up PostCSS correctly.

    1. Live Server or Browser Cache:

      • If you’re using a live server extension in VS Code or if you’re viewing your project in a web browser, caching might cause issues. Clear your browser cache or try disabling caching in the development tools.

    2. IDE Extensions:

      • Sometimes, extensions in VS Code might conflict with each other or interfere with the proper functioning of Tailwind CSS. Try disabling other extensions temporarily to see if the issue persists.

    3. Errors in HTML or Class Names:

      • Ensure that you are using the correct class names in your HTML elements. Tailwind CSS classes are often composed of multiple parts separated by dashes. For example: bg-blue-500, text-lg, etc. Typos or incorrect class names can lead to the styles not being applied.

    4. CSS Modules or Scoped Styles:

      • If you’re using CSS Modules or scoped styles in your project, make sure you’re importing and using the Tailwind CSS classes correctly within those modules.

    5. Compiler Issues:

      • If you’re using a JIT (Just-In-Time) compiler with Tailwind CSS, try disabling it and using the regular compilation process. JIT mode might have compatibility issues with certain setups.

    If none of these solutions work, it might be helpful to provide more specific details about your project setup, configurations, and any error messages you are encountering for a more accurate diagnosis.

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