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`,(0,n.jsx)(e.p,{children:"So what? This approach not only makes development more efficient but also ensures that the UI is consistent across the project. Additionally, reusable components can be easily updated and maintained, reducing the amount of duplicate code and improving the overall quality of the codebase."}),` `,(0,n.jsx)(t,{}),` `,(0,n.jsx)(e.p,{children:"Overall, Tailwind's focus on reusable components makes it a valuable tool for any developer looking to create scalable and maintainable user interfaces."}),` `,(0,n.jsx)(e.h2,{id:"what-about-other-ui-libraries",children:"What About Other UI Libraries?"}),` `,(0,n.jsx)(e.p,{children:"While there are many UI libraries available, from my experience, I always found myself overriding the default styles of the library to match my project's design language. UI libraries can be a great choice for small projects where you want to quickly create a functional and visually appealing user interface."}),` `,(0,n.jsx)(e.p,{children:"However, at scale, you typically have branding and a company design language that you want to follow or set forth. In these cases, using a UI library may not be the best approach as it can be challenging to customize the styles to fit your branding and design requirements."}),` `,(0,n.jsx)(e.p,{children:"Instead, creating custom components using a utility-first CSS framework like Tailwind can be a better option, as it allows for more flexibility and control over the styling of the components. Overall, while UI libraries can be useful for smaller projects, it's important to consider the specific requirements and constraints of each project before making a decision on which approach to take."})]})}function x(a={}){let{wrapper:e}=a.components||{};return e?(0,n.jsx)(e,Object.assign({},a,{children:(0,n.jsx)(p,a)})):p(a)}var v=x;function d(a,e){throw new Error("Expected "+(e?"component":"object")+" `"+a+"` to be defined: you likely forgot to import, pass, or provide it.")}return b(S);})(); ;return Component;

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