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When writing a string of multiple utility classes, always do so in an order with meaning. The "Concentric CSS" approach works well with utility classes (i.e,. 1. positioning/visibility 2. box model 3. borders 4. backgrounds 5. typography 6. other visual adjustments). Once you establish a familiar pattern of ordering, parsing through long strings of utility classes will become much, much faster so a little more effort up front goes a long way!
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Always use fewer utility classes when possible. For example, use
mx-2
instead ofml-2 mr-2
and don't be afraid to use the simplerp-4 lg:pt-8
instead of the longer, more complicatedpt-4 lg:pt-8 pr-4 pb-4 pl-4
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Prefix all utility classes that will only apply at a certain breakpoint with that breakpoint's prefix. For example, use
block lg:flex lg:flex-col lg:justify-center
instead ofblock lg:flex flex-col justify-center
to make it very clear that the flexbox utilities are only applicable at the