Hover Effects & the "Gotcha" of Transitions

Tailwind's hover modifiers like hover:bg-blue-700 are powerful for interactivity.

GOTCHA: Without transition utilities, hover effects can be instant and jarring.

Button Hover Comparison

1. Hover Without Transition (Jarring)

This button changes background color instantly on hover. Notice the abrupt change.

Classes: hover:bg-red-700

2. Hover With Transition (Smooth)

This button uses transition-colors and duration-150 for a smooth effect.

Classes: hover:bg-green-700 transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out

Key Takeaway for the "Gotcha":

Always consider adding transition , transition-colors (or other `transition-*` properties like `transition-opacity`, `transition-transform`), along with a duration-* class (e.g., duration-150 , duration-300 ) to your hover effects for a better user experience.

Also, be mindful not to overdo hover effects, as too many or too flashy animations can be distracting.