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This article outlines a clean and efficient approach to building a minimalist to-do application using React, TailwindCSS, and Vite. The objective: clarity, responsiveness, and maintainability.
Stack Overview
- React for UI component abstraction
- TailwindCSS for rapid utility-first styling
- Vite as the build tool for optimal DX and performance
Core Features
- Task creation, completion toggle, and deletion
- Responsive layout architecture
- Optional dark mode support via Tailwind’s native variant handling
Project Initialization
Generate the project with Vite:
npm create vite@latest todo-app -- --template react
cd todo-app
npm install
Install TailwindCSS:
npm install -D tailwindcss postcss autoprefixer
npx tailwindcss init -p
Update tailwind.config.js to enable purging and dark mode as needed.
Inject the Tailwind directives into your index.css:
@tailwind base;
@tailwind components;
@tailwind utilities;
Component Architecture
The app structure is decomposed into functional components:
-
TodoInput: Handles user input -
TodoList: Manages and renders the list -
TodoItem: Displays each task with controls
Example: TodoItem.tsx
interface Props {
task: { id: string; text: string; completed: boolean };
onToggle: () => void;
onDelete: () => void;
}
const TodoItem: React.FC<Props> = ({ task, onToggle, onDelete }) => (
<div className="flex justify-between items-center px-4 py-2 border-b">
<span className={task.completed ? "line-through text-gray-400" : ""}>
{task.text}
</span>
<div className="flex gap-2">
<button onClick={onToggle} aria-label="Toggle Completion">✔</button>
<button onClick={onDelete} aria-label="Delete Task">✖</button>
</div>
</div>
);
Final Notes
This implementation favors readability, modular design, and performance-first tooling.
If you're interested in expanding this further—authentication, persistence, drag-and-drop—modular scalability is already baked in.
Repository link: [coming soon]
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by CRUD5th-273-
CRUD5th-273- | Sciencx (2025-03-30T11:54:03+00:00) Building a Minimalist To-Do App with React and TailwindCSS. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/03/30/building-a-minimalist-to-do-app-with-react-and-tailwindcss/
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