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Structure Tailwind CSS components by creating separate CSS files in the `srs/components` directory, using `@layer components` and `@apply` directives to organize styles with nested selectors. This modular approach ensures consistency and follows Tailwind v4 best practices for Next.js projects.

`@apply` lets you compose utility classes into reusable declarations, while `@layer components` organizes custom components at the framework level. Use `@apply` within `@layer components` blocks to define nested selectors and maintain a clean separation between utilities and component styles in Tailwind v4.

Yes. Tailwind v4 supports integrating custom utilities and variants directly in your component CSS files. Define these alongside `@layer components` to extend the framework with project-specific styling needs while maintaining modularity.

Create new UI components in the `srs/components` directory using separate CSS files with Tailwind CSS styling. Avoid editing `srs/components/ui` to prevent conflicts; use your dedicated component files to apply `@layer` and `@apply` directives.

Follow project conventions: use separate CSS files instead of inline styles, employ `@layer components` for organization, leverage `@apply` for reusable declarations, and keep nested selectors scoped to individual components. This prevents style conflicts and ensures consistency across your Next.js app.

Yes. Tailwind CSS v4.1 supports nested selectors within `@layer components` blocks and custom styling functions for advanced use cases. Reference the Tailwind v4.1 documentation for design principles, custom styles, and directive specifications.