Comparing `border-t` on an existing element vs. a dedicated `div` with `h-px` and `bg-color`.
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This uses
border-t border-gray-300 pt-4 mt-4
on the "Subscription Details" div.
The line is an integral part of this content block. Thickness is controlled by border utilities (e.g.,
border-t
for 1px,
border-t-2
for 2px).
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Gotcha Point Highlighted:
The
<div class="my-4 h-px bg-red-400"></div>
method above is often preferred for its flexibility.
It creates an independent element for the divider. This gives direct and separate control over:
1. Thickness (e.g.,
h-px
for 1px,
h-0.5
for 2px,
h-1
for 4px).
2. Color (using background utilities like
bg-red-400
).
3. Spacing (using margin utilities like
my-4
).
This can be cleaner and more intuitive than managing the line's appearance and spacing via padding/margin on a content-bearing element that also has a
border-t
.