{
  "id": 9693680,
  "title": "Utility Classes Won 2026. I'm Still Betting on Bulma.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/utility-classes-won-2026-im-still-betting-on-bulma",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-25T03:27:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/allxsmith/top-5-css-frameworks-in-2025-the-complete-comparison-1a2e"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2026, the debate surrounding CSS frameworks has centered on Tailwind and its alternatives, such as shadcn/ui or DaisyUI. However, utility classes have emerged as the clear winner. While tailwind has its proponents, Bulma is positioning itself as the next step in an object-oriented CSS approach. A comparison of button styles between Tailwind and Bulma demonstrates the simplicity and elegance of Bulma's approach. As Nicole Sullivan's OOCSS introduced the concept of separating structure from skin, Bulma's button class= button is-primary demonstrates that same idea without any build step or wrapper components. The Tailwind ecosystem, including DaisyUI and shadcn/ui, has built upon this idea, offering components built around utility classes. However, Bulma's straightforward CSS implementation with CSS variables, dark mode, and skeleton loaders makes it a compelling choice. Additionally, with zero JavaScript, Bulma's pure CSS nature ensures a minimal package size, making it ideal for modern web development. While Tailwind remains a strong contender, especially with popular plugins like DaisyUI, Bulma's simplicity, modern CSS features, and minimal JavaScript requirements make it an attractive option for building web interfaces.",
  "summary": "It's 2026, and the CSS framework debate is Tailwind vs. Tailwind. shadcn/ui or DaisyUI? Keep your v3 config or move to v4's CSS-first setup? Bootstrap isn't in the conversation anymore. It's the thing still running your admin panel. Utility classes won. I'll say it plainly. But I think they won this round . The next one goes to the idea they replaced, object-oriented CSS, and Bulma is already…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}