# Frontend Setup Instructions

## Installation

To install the dependencies and set up Tailwind CSS:

```bash
cd frontend
npm install
```

This will install all the required dependencies including:
- Tailwind CSS
- PostCSS
- Autoprefixer

## Development

To start the development server:

```bash
npm run dev
```

The application will be available at `http://localhost:3000`

## Features

The new UI includes:
- Modern gradient background with purple/slate theme
- Animated recording button with visual feedback
- Status indicators for recording and processing states
- Audio visualizer for playback
- Responsive design that works on desktop and mobile
- User-friendly error notifications
- Step-by-step usage instructions
- Glassmorphism design elements

## Customization

You can customize the colors and animations by editing:
- `tailwind.config.js` - Theme configuration
- `styles/globals.css` - Custom CSS classes and animations