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Updating TailwindCSS

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This guide outlines how to update TailwindCSS in Hyvä projects, focusing on versions after v1.1. If you're using Hyvä with TailwindCSS v2, refer to the update steps for release 1.2.0 first.

Understanding Updates

Before updating, review the TailwindCSS changelog to understand the changes introduced in the new version.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js version 16 or higher installed (check with node -v).

How to update

  1. Install the update: Run npm install tailwindcss@latest in your theme's directory. You can replace @latest with a specific version for more control.
  2. Upgrade PostCSS (Optional): If you're not already using postcss-preset-env, follow these steps:
    • Uninstall Autoprefixer: Run npm uninstall autoprefixer.
    • Install postcss-preset-env: Run npm install postcss-preset-env.
    • Update postcss.config.js:
      • Remove require('autoprefixer'),
      • Add require('postcss-preset-env'), after require('tailwindcss'),
    • Add Browserlist config: In your package.json, add the following: 
      "browserslist": [
    "last 3 version",
    "> 0.5%",
    "not dead",
    "not op_mini all"
]
      For more information, refer to the using browserlist docs.
  3. Update Optional Plugins (Optional): You can update optional plugins like @tailwindcss/forms and @tailwindcss/typography similarly: 
    npm install @tailwindcss/forms@latest
npm install @tailwindcss/typography@latest
    Important: While these plugins are less likely to introduce new CSS properties, reviewing their changelogs before updating is still recommended.

Updating the Configuration

This section explains situations where updating the configuration might be necessary.

Adding tailwind.config.js merging

If you want to enable tailwind.config.js merging, please checkout the dedicated documentation on Module tailwind.config.js merging (Note: This feature was introduced in Hyvä 1.1.14).

Update the config with the Default Theme version

When upgrading to a new Hyvä version, the upgrade documentation might highlight specific changes needed in your tailwind.config.js. These changes could involve adding, replacing, or removing configuration entries. Look for sections titled New tailwind.config.js entry within the upgrade documentation (as seen in the 1.3.0 upgrading to).