I think Tailwind is nice when you're applying to-the-element but as css continues to grow and include more relational selectors I think we'll start seeing a mor

I think Tailwind is nice when you're applying to-the-element but as css continues to grow and include more relational selectors I think we'll start seeing a more definitive line drawn in the sand where we just use css/css modules for the more advanced/relational parts and Tailwind for the to-the-element bits. As for why it's confusing, I think it's due to the inconsistencies of the language. https://wiki.csswg.org/ideas/mistakes https://wiki.csswg.org/ideas/mistakes Also, you have to know the rules of the game to be proficient at css, and the rules will change from underneath you based on context, and unless you're in this space often it will often feel like voodoo and a constant search of "why isn't this working here when it works there... oh, because the parent is using position x". Also messing with css for over 15 years I know most of the rules of the game, and it has definitely gotten easier over time, but every now and then something will still surprise me.