CSS-in-JS Styles Not Applying in Build
Styled-components, Emotion, or other CSS-in-JS works in dev but fails in production build. Styles disappear or don't apply. Class names don't match between server and client.
CSS-in-JS requires proper build configuration for server-side rendering and style extraction.
Error Messages You Might See
Common Causes
- Library not configured in vite.config.js
- Babel plugin missing for CSS extraction
- Build step doesn't extract critical CSS
- SSR mismatch between server and client rendering
- Class name generation not deterministic
How to Fix It
Configure styled-components in vite.config.js:
import { defineConfig } from 'vite';
export default defineConfig({
plugins: [
react({
babel: {
plugins: [
['babel-plugin-styled-components']
]
}
})
]
})Or switch to Tailwind for simpler CSS setup.
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Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions
Should I use CSS-in-JS or Tailwind?
Tailwind is simpler for most projects. CSS-in-JS useful for dynamic styles or scoped CSS.
Why doesn't CSS-in-JS work in build?
Build tools need specific configuration to extract and scope styles. Configure your CSS-in-JS library.