Question 1

How do I create CSS background patterns?

Accepted Answer

CSS patterns are created using background-image with gradients or SVG data URIs. Linear and radial gradients can create stripes, dots, and geometric shapes. For complex patterns, SVG backgrounds offer more flexibility.

Question 2

What pattern types are available?

Accepted Answer

Common patterns include dots, grids, diagonal lines, checkerboards, hexagons, triangles, and waves. Each can be customized with different sizes, colors, and spacing to match your design.

Question 3

How do I use patterns with Tailwind CSS?

Accepted Answer

Add the generated CSS as a custom utility in your tailwind.config.js under theme.extend.backgroundImage, or use inline styles. You can also add pattern classes to your global CSS file.

Question 4

Are CSS patterns performant?

Accepted Answer

CSS patterns using gradients are very performant as they're rendered by the browser. SVG patterns are also efficient. Both are better than loading image files, especially for repeating patterns.

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