In my journey to build 1000 widgets, I created a simple yet effective notification component using Tailwind CSS. This component closely resembles a Teams notification and is both responsive and visually appealing.
Key UX Considerations:
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Alignment and Spacing:
- Ensured that the icon and text are perfectly aligned to provide a clean and balanced look.
- The timestamp ("1 day ago") is aligned with the
Teams
text for a more organized structure.
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Responsive Design:
- Used
max-w-md
and responsive padding (pl-3 pr-4
) to make sure the component looks good on various screen sizes. - Rounded corners and shadow effects (
rounded-xl
andshadow-md
) add depth and modern aesthetics.
- Used
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Dark Theme:
- Implemented a dark theme with
bg-gray-800
and subtle text contrasts usingtext-gray-300
andtext-gray-400
, ensuring readability without overwhelming the user.
- Implemented a dark theme with
Final Output:
Check out the live code and interact with it directly on Tailwind Play:
View the Notification Component on Tailwind Play
Lessons Learned:
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Alignment Matters: By tweaking the
ml-16
property, I aligned the timestamp perfectly with the "Teams" label, making the component more visually consistent. -
Responsiveness: Utilizing utility classes like
max-w-md
and appropriate padding ensures that the component maintains its structure across different devices. -
Subtle Design Elements: The use of shadow (
shadow-md
) and rounded corners (rounded-xl
) enhances the overall feel, making the notification stand out while still fitting into a minimalistic design.
Stay tuned as I continue this journey, aiming to create more components and share the knowledge gained along the way!
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