The Real Reason Everyone's Fighting About Tailwind CSS v4 (opens in new tab)

The Tailwind CSS4 debate is everywhere right now. And honestly? Most people are arguing about the wrong thing. The real question isn't "inline styles vs. utility classes" — it's about where your styling decisions live and who pays the cognitive cost. Let me break down what's actually happening, with real code, real trade-offs, and a clear take at the end. What Changed in Tailwind CSS v4 Tailwind CSS v4 introduced a major shift: CSS-first configuration. Instead of a tailwind.config.js, you def...