PrimeVue Unstyled Mode with Tailwind and Bootstrap Styling
Tags: vue
Published: 2023-07-12 17:00:06

Hey, fellow developers!

I wanted to share some exciting news with you all today. After months of hard work, PrimeVue UI library has just released its brand new Unstyled Mode, and it's a game-changer! 🚀

For those unfamiliar with PrimeVue, it's a UI library that provides a rich set of UI components for Vue.js applications. It's been a valuable choice for developers looking to build sleek and modern user interfaces quickly. And now, with the Unstyled Mode, PrimeVue is taking customization to a whole new level.

So, what exactly is Unstyled Mode? Well, as the name suggests, it allows us to use PrimeVue components without any predefined styling. Instead, it gives us the flexibility to apply our own custom styles using popular CSS libraries like Tailwind, Bootstrap, and many others.

This is a game-changer for several reasons. First and foremost, it opens up a world of possibilities in terms of design. No longer are we limited to the default PrimeVue styles. We can now leverage the power of CSS libraries like Tailwind and Bootstrap to create stunning interfaces that match our project's aesthetic requirements.

Imagine being able to use Tailwind's utility classes to style PrimeVue components effortlessly. Need a button? Apply Tailwind's button classes directly to the PrimeVue button component. Want a responsive grid system? Combine the power of Bootstrap's grid classes with PrimeVue's layout components. The possibilities are endless! In fact, our team is working on a built-in Tailwind theme to get you started quickly.

Visit the [Tailwind Demo](http://primevue.org/tailwind) and [Bootstrap Demo](http://primevue.org/bootstrap) for details and code samples. Both examples use a button and a modal dialog styled with different approaches.

Moreover, this Unstyled Mode promotes reusability and consistency across projects. By separating the component logic from the styling, we can easily reuse the same PrimeVue component with different styles across various projects. This not only saves development time but also ensures a consistent user experience.

Unstyled mode can be enabled globally or for a particular component, visit the [official documentation](https://primevue.org/unstyled) to get started.

So, whether you're a fan of Tailwind, Bootstrap, or any other CSS library, the new Unstyled Mode in PrimeVue opens up a world of possibilities. It gives you the freedom to create beautiful and customized user interfaces effortlessly while letting PrimeVue taking care of advanced UI requirements and accessibility.

I can't wait to see what amazing designs and applications you all come up with using PrimeVue's Unstyled Mode. Share your thoughts, experiences, and any cool examples you've created in the PrimeLand Discord Server!

To sum it up with a short overview of our Roadmap. Next piece is providing the built-in Tailwind theme to be the first Unstyled Mode theme. Then we'll begin updating the styled mode to merge the primevue-sass-theme to core and migrate to CSS variables for a dynamic approach. Then we'll continue with RTL support and the new UI based theme designer to provide an app to create themes easily whether in styled mode or unstyled mode.

Happy coding! 💻🎨