Question 1

Heroicons vs Font Awesome: which is better for my project?

Accepted Answer

Heroicons excels with Tailwind CSS integration and modern React/Vue apps due to its hand-crafted design and MIT license, while Font Awesome offers a larger icon set and broader framework support but may involve licensing costs for advanced features. Choose Heroicons for simplicity and Tailwind synergy, or Font Awesome for variety and extensive ecosystem.

Question 2

How to change the color of Heroicons in a React component?

Accepted Answer

Install @heroicons/react, import the icon, and use the className prop with Tailwind CSS utility classes like 'text-blue-500' or inline styles to set the color. For example, <BeakerIcon className='size-6 text-red-500' /> applies a red color easily.

Question 3

Are Heroicons compatible with TypeScript?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the first-party React and Vue packages include TypeScript type definitions, so they work seamlessly in TypeScript projects without additional setup. The icons are imported as typed components, ensuring type safety.

Question 4

Can I use Heroicons in a Next.js project?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, Heroicons can be used in Next.js since they are standard SVG components; import them as React components or inline SVGs. For server-side rendering, ensure icons are client-compatible or use dynamic imports if needed.

Question 5

How do I install Heroicons in a Vue 3 app?

Accepted Answer

Run 'npm install @heroicons/vue', then import icons individually from paths like @heroicons/vue/24/solid in your Vue files. Use them as components in templates with class bindings for styling, similar to the README example.

Question 6

Is there a way to get all Heroicons at once instead of importing individually?

Accepted Answer

No, the library is designed for individual imports to optimize bundle sizes via tree-shaking; bulk imports are not provided, but you can copy raw SVGs from heroicons.com if needed, though this loses component benefits.

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