Question 1

What is Tailwind's ring utility?

Accepted Answer

Ring utilities create a box-shadow based outline around elements. Unlike CSS outline, rings can have offset, opacity, and work well with rounded corners. They're commonly used for focus states.

Question 2

When should I use ring vs outline?

Accepted Answer

Use ring for focus states and decorative effects - it respects border-radius and supports offset. Use outline for simpler cases or when you need outline-offset. Ring is more flexible for modern designs.

Question 3

How do I make accessible focus rings?

Accepted Answer

Use 'focus:ring-2 focus:ring-primary focus:ring-offset-2' for visible focus states. Ensure sufficient color contrast and don't remove focus indicators for keyboard users.

Question 4

Can I use ring with dark mode?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Use dark mode variants like 'ring-blue-500 dark:ring-blue-400' and 'ring-offset-white dark:ring-offset-gray-900' to ensure visibility in both modes.

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