How to add Tailwind CSS 4 to Django Project + Upgrade from Older Versions (Easy) [ Tailwind CLI ]

In this tutorial, learn how to integrate Tailwind CSS version 4 into your Django projects. We'll start by creating a new Django project and adding Tailwind using Tailwind CSS CLI. Then, we’ll show you how to upgrade an existing Django project that uses an earlier version of Tailwind. 🔹 Follow along for step-by-step instructions covering: ✅ Project setup & Tailwind installation ✅ Static file configuration & linking Tailwind in Django templates ✅ Automating the build process with npm ✅ Upgrading from Tailwind CSS v3 to v4 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Overview of the video: Adding Tailwind CSS v4 and upgrading an older setup. 00:00:24 – Tailwind CSS Major Upgrade: Understanding what changed in Tailwind v4. 00:00:49 – Video Structure & Overview: Explaining the two parts: Starting a new project & upgrading an existing one. Part 1: Installing Tailwind in a New Django Project 00:01:06 – Setting Up a New Django Project: Creating a Django project & app and initializing the structure. 00:03:00 – Configuring Templates: Editing the base template with Tailwind classes to test styling. 00:04:29 – Setting Up Views & URLs: Creating a landing page and configuring Django to serve it. 00:05:24 – Installing Node, NPM, and Tailwind CLI: Checking Node/NPM installation and installing Tailwind via npm. 00:06:40 – Configuring Static Files: Creating the CSS file and configuring Django to find it. 00:09:02 – Linking Tailwind CSS: Adding the CSS link in the base template and verifying Tailwind integration. Part 2: Upgrading an Existing Django + Tailwind Project 00:09:50 – Starting the Upgrade Process: Upgrading a Django project that already uses Tailwind. 00:12:08 – Running the Tailwind Watch Process: Using npm to continuously compile Tailwind CSS. 00:12:46 – Testing the Upgraded Project: Verifying that the upgrade was successful. 00:13:00 – Conclusion: Final remarks & what’s next! #Django #TailwindCSS #Tailwind