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How do I build a responsive card component using Tailwind utilities?

Asked on Sep 16, 2025

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To build a responsive card component using Tailwind CSS, you can utilize Tailwind's utility classes for layout, spacing, and responsive design. Here's a simple example of a card component that adjusts its layout based on screen size.
<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    <div class="max-w-sm mx-auto bg-white shadow-lg rounded-lg overflow-hidden md:max-w-md">
      <div class="md:flex">
        <div class="md:flex-shrink-0">
          <img class="h-48 w-full object-cover md:w-48" src="image.jpg" alt="Card Image">
        </div>
        <div class="p-4">
          <h2 class="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-800">Card Title</h2>
          <p class="mt-2 text-gray-600">This is a simple card component description. It is responsive and adjusts based on the screen size.</p>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->
Additional Comment:
  • The card uses "max-w-sm" for a maximum width on small screens and "md:max-w-md" for medium screens and up.
  • Responsive classes like "md:flex" and "md:flex-shrink-0" adjust the layout for larger screens.
  • Utility classes for spacing ("p-4", "mt-2") and typography ("text-xl", "font-semibold") enhance the card's appearance.
  • Ensure the image source ("image.jpg") is correctly linked to display the image.
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