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Catalyst – Tailwind CSS Application UI Kit

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Re: Catalyst – Tailwind CSS Application UI Kit

#52
Haven't checked out Catalyst but I have used TailwindUI. The components are really good but if you are not using a JS framework, it's a lot of work to integrate. The regular JS version of TailwindUI uses Alpine which doesn't have a CSP compatible version so you will have to write the Javascript from scratch.

Partially due to these and frustrated by lack of component libraries in Rails, I built and recently released a UI kit for Rails - https://zestui.com

Built with Phlex, styled with Tailwind with custom built Stimulus controllers.

It's got

- 25 themes

- Dark Mode

- Form Builder

- Icons

- Built in Flash Toast

- The components are responsive or have specific mobile views

- All the JS needed (Stimulus controllers) is wired up automatically

Phlex is a game changer. It is simple, powerful, intuitive and performant. I will never ever write a component as a partial/ViewComponent again.

A short video (50 seconds) showing it off: https://youtu.be/OQmDZddLtR8

Re: Catalyst – Tailwind CSS Application UI Kit

#54

Haven't checked out Catalyst but I have used TailwindUI. The components are really good but if you are not using a JS framework, it's a lot of work to integrate. The regular JS version of TailwindUI uses Alpine which doesn't have a CSP compatible version so you will have to write the Javascript from scratch. Partially due to these and frustrated by lack of component libraries in Rails, I built and recently released a…

This is neat!

It'd be nice if clicking the blurred background area on a Sheet closed the sheet like the x button does.

Re: Catalyst – Tailwind CSS Application UI Kit

#55
post #54

Haven't checked out Catalyst but I have used TailwindUI. The components are really good but if you are not using a JS framework, it's a lot of work to integrate. The regular JS version of TailwindUI uses Alpine which doesn't have a CSP compatible version so you will have to write the Javascript from scratch. Partially due to these and frustrated by lack of component libraries in Rails, I built and recently released a…

This is neat! It'd be nice if clicking the blurred background area on a Sheet closed the sheet like the x button does.

That is planned as an option.i.e the developer decides whether to offer that. Some don't like it because accidental clicks close the sheet/modal which can confuse non tech savvy users.

Re: Catalyst – Tailwind CSS Application UI Kit

#57

Hate that everything needs React these days. I’ll stick to using Tabler and HTMX.

hey look everyone, someone that doesn’t need a job or to collaborate with anyone

You have a strange view of how web development works. They can collaborate with others just fine using those or any other tools.

Re: Catalyst – Tailwind CSS Application UI Kit

#59

This is an unbelievably unfinished UI library. Especially with a price tag. A limited set of components with very little attention to detail. For example, the buttons lack the active state completely. Why would I pay €250 for something I can find easily for free?

This is unfortunately the whole space around Tailwind and UI kits. Incomplete kits which look the same and are all priced highly. Just look at Catalyst, Shadcn and Radix UI. I don't know what's new in all of this.

These are used by "agencies".

Re: Catalyst – Tailwind CSS Application UI Kit

#60

Earlier quoted context omitted.

hey look everyone, someone that doesn’t need a job or to collaborate with anyone

You have a strange view of how web development works. They can collaborate with others just fine using those or any other tools.

I have a view of how the market for talent works

People that aim to be employed do not spend time on things employers are not asking for

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