Introduction

Enhancing UI elements with visual effects can make your React applications more engaging and dynamic. The React Glow Effect Library is a lightweight solution that allows developers to easily add glow effects to components without compromising performance. When combined with Tailwind CSS, you can further enhance your styling flexibility. In this article, we’ll explore how to use this library alongside Tailwind CSS to create visually appealing effects in your React applications.

Installation

To get started, install the library via npm :

npm i @codaworks/react-glow

Ensure you have Tailwind CSS installed in your project. If not, install it by following the Tailwind CSS installation guide.

Implementation with Tailwind CSS

To properly implement the React Glow Effect Library with Tailwind CSS, follow these steps:

1. Add the React Glow plugin to Tailwind Configuration

Modify your tailwind.config.js file to include the React Glow plugin:

// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
  content: ["./src/**/*.{js,ts,jsx,tsx}"],
  theme: {
    extend: {},
  },
  plugins: [require("tailwind-react-glow")],
};

2. Make Your Component a Client Component

Ensure that your component is a client component by adding the "use client" directive at the top:

"use client";

3. Import GlowCapture and Glow Components

Import the necessary components from @codaworks/react-glow:

import { GlowCapture, Glow } from "@codaworks/react-glow";

4. Wrap Everything Inside GlowCapture

All glowing elements should be inside GlowCapture to apply the effect correctly:

<GlowCapture>{/* Your glowing elements go here */}</GlowCapture>

5. Wrap Specific Elements with Glow

Wrap the element you want to glow inside the Glow component:

<Glow>
  <button className="px-6 py-3 text-white bg-blue-600 rounded-lg shadow-lg hover:bg-blue-700">
    Click Me
  </button>
</Glow>

6. Customize Glow Effects Using Tailwind Modifiers

The glow effect can be customized directly with Tailwind classes using the Glow: modifier:

<GlowCapture>
  <Glow className="Glow:text-blue-500 Glow:shadow-lg Glow:hover:shadow-2xl">
    <h1 className="text-4xl font-bold text-center text-white">
      Glowing Header
    </h1>
  </Glow>
</GlowCapture>

Try it out in your next project and bring your UI to life!