Hello!
I’ve been working with React for a bit now, and I’m trying to find the right CSS framework to pair with it. There are so many options out there — Tailwind, Bootstrap, Material UI, Chakra UI, etc. I’m looking for something that works well with components, is easy to customize, and ideally supports responsive design without too much hassle.
What do you personally use with React and why do you prefer it? I’d love to hear some real-world experiences before committing to one!
Looking forward to your insights! 
Hey @Punamhans! Weighing in on your search for a CSS framework to pair with React.
I’ve been using Tailwind CSS for most of my React projects lately. I love how utility-first it is—it keeps everything in the component file, and I don’t have to jump between CSS files and JS.
Plus, it works great with responsive design. There’s a bit of a learning curve with the class names at first, but once you get used to it, it’s incredibly fast to style things.
Hope this perspective on Tailwind CSS is helpful! Give it a look!
No doubt, Tailwind CSS is the most popular CSS framework, but personally, I still lean on Material UI (MUI) when I need to move fast.
It offers a huge set of prebuilt components that integrate seamlessly with React and follow Material Design closely.
If you’re building an internal tool or something with a more corporate look, it’s a solid choice. Just keep in mind it can get a bit heavy if you don’t customize it properly.
Hey @Punamhans, since we are sharing our most-used CSS framework. I’ve used Chakra UI in a couple of projects, and I have to say, it’s super intuitive. The styling props approach just feels really natural when working with React.
Plus, it’s fully accessible right out of the box, which is a big win. It’s not quite as lightweight as Tailwind, but I’ve found it way easier to onboard new team members with Chakra.
Also, the docs are really well done, which always helps!