GitAuto: Replace current CSS with tailwind CSS

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Resolves #63

What is the feature

The feature is to replace the current CSS styling with Tailwind CSS in the project.

Why we need the feature

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that provides low-level utility classes to build custom designs without leaving the HTML. It can significantly reduce the amount of custom CSS we need to write, improve consistency across the application, and make it easier to maintain and scale the styling of the project.

How to implement and why

1. Install Tailwind CSS:

   • Add Tailwind CSS as a dependency to the project using npm or yarn. This will allow us to use Tailwind's utility classes in our HTML files.

2. Configure Tailwind:

   • Create a tailwind.config.js file to customize the default Tailwind configuration. This step is crucial to define any custom colors, spacing, or other design tokens that are specific to our project.

3. Remove Existing CSS:

   • Identify and remove the existing CSS files that are no longer needed. This will help in reducing the CSS bloat and ensure that we are only using Tailwind for styling.

4. Refactor HTML Files:

   • Go through the HTML files in the pages directory and replace existing class names with Tailwind's utility classes. This step will involve translating the current styles into Tailwind's utility-first approach.

5. Test the Application:

   • Thoroughly test the application to ensure that the new styles are applied correctly and that there are no visual regressions. This is important to maintain the user experience.

6. Documentation:

   • Update the README.md file to include instructions on how to work with Tailwind CSS in the project. This will help new developers understand the styling approach used in the project.

About backward compatibility

There is no need to maintain backward compatibility with the existing CSS as the goal is to completely replace it with Tailwind CSS. However, we should ensure that the visual appearance of the application remains consistent with the previous design to avoid any disruption to the user experience.

Test these changes locally

git checkout -b gitauto/issue-#63-1b9f8703-c976-4c98-9d12-34af0efbe038
git pull origin gitauto/issue-#63-1b9f8703-c976-4c98-9d12-34af0efbe038