utility-first system
nounUK /juːˈtɪlɪti fɜːst ˈsɪstəm/
US /juːˈtɪlɪti fɜːrst ˈsɪstəm/
A way of building things where small helper pieces do one job each and you put them together.
The team used a utility-first system to style the website quickly.
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2. A design method that starts with tiny reusable helpers instead of big ready-made parts.
With a utility-first system, you add small classes right in the page.
3. A setup where basic tools come before fancy finished pieces.
Their utility-first system keeps the code simple and easy to change.
4. A way of working that favors small single-purpose pieces over large combined ones.
The utility-first system made it easy to fix just one small thing.