Code and the Coding Coders who Code it

Episode 48 - Adam Wathan


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Join us as we unravel the inspiring journey of Tailwind CSS with its creator, Adam Wathan. From its inception in 2017 as an open-source CSS framework to becoming a major player in web design, Tailwind has recently undergone a significant rebranding with the launch of Tailwind Plus. This episode provides listeners with insights into Adam's strategic choices, including the reasoning behind merging Tailwind UI into the broader Tailwind ecosystem. 

Discover the challenges and outcomes of balancing community-driven development with commercial viability, as Adam shares how feedback shapes product improvements. Learn about the launch of "Build UIs That Don’t Suck," an initiative designed to foster user engagement and demonstrate Tailwind's quality. Adam also reflects on the importance of sustaining a business model while nurturing open-source passion, offering invaluable advice for anyone in the tech space. 

Whether you're a developer, designer, or just interested in entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with insights, revealing the artistry behind code and the business. Don't miss it! Subscribe, share, and let us know what you've learned!

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