# Research: Tailwind & CSS Variables Theming ## Hypothesis We can keep CSS output small while supporting dynamic theming via CSS variables and Tailwind utilities. ## Questions - Mapping CSS variables to Tailwind utilities without bloating CSS - Safe patterns for dynamic classes and purge - Runtime theme switching performance cost ## Method - Prototype theme tokens and a toggle; inspect CSS size ## Acceptance - Minimal CSS growth; smooth theme switching ## Deliverables - Token design, Tailwind config guidance, sample components