Gotcha: Transitioning Width

Tailwind's default transition class applies to common properties. For properties like width or height , you need to be more specific.

Problem: Default Transition on Width (Abrupt Change)

Hover for Width (Abrupt)

Uses transition duration-500 ease-in-out + hover:w-64 . Width change is abrupt because 'width' is not a default transition property.

Solution 1: Using transition-all

Hover for Width (Smooth)

Uses transition-all duration-500 ease-in-out . Width now transitions.

Solution 2: Using transition-[width]

Hover for Width (Smooth)

Uses transition-[width] duration-500 ease-in-out . Width now transitions.