Component Library Architecture
Project Overview
The goal of this document is to outline the architecture and requirements for creating a component library for Rise’s new customer-facing web application. This library will provide reusable, consistent, and scalable UI components to streamline development and enhance collaboration across the engineering team.
Architectural Requirements
This is a living document capturing the architectural requirements for the component library.
Business Goals
| Stakeholder | Goal | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony (Engineering Manager) | Improve development velocity and ensure consistent UI design across the application. | The component library will enable engineers to build features faster while maintaining design consistency. |
Constraints
| Constraint | Context | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| [Technical] Must be built using Storybook | Storybook provides an isolated environment to develop, test, and document components, ensuring better collaboration and faster iteration. | Requires setup and familiarity with Storybook by all team members. team members are not familar with this , which may require additional learning and onboarding |
| [Technical] Should be built MUI or Radix | MUI offers a robust UI component library, while Radix provides unstyled primitives for building accessible components. | Not all team members are familiar with Radix, which may require additional learning and onboarding time. |
| [Technical] Should use Tailwind CSS for customization | Tailwind CSS simplifies layout and style customization with utility-first classes. | Requires understanding of Tailwind’s utility-based approach. |
| [Technical] Must be served through npm | Serving the component library through npm allows seamless versioning and reuse across multiple projects. | Requires process for publishing and maintaining npm packages. |
Quality Attributes
| Attribute | Scenario | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Reusability | Components should be modular, reusable, and composable across different parts of the application. | High |
| Consistency | All components should follow a unified design system to ensure a cohesive user experience. | High |
| Accessibility | Components should adhere to WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards. | Medium |
| Testability | Components should be easily testable, with unit tests ensuring correctness and reliability. | High |
Functional Requirements
ADR: Using Storybook, MUI or Radix for Rise Component Library
Status
Context
To develop a robust, scalable component library for Rise’s new web application, we need to decide on the tools and libraries that will best suit our team and project requirements.
Decision
The component library will be built using Storybook as the development environment and documentation tool. It will incorporate components from MUI for standard UI elements and Radix for unstyled, accessible primitives. Tailwind CSS will be used for styling and layout customization.
Positive Consequences
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- Improved Collaboration: Storybook provides a shared environment for designers and developers to collaborate on UI components.
- Design Consistency: MUI ensures a consistent design system, while Radix offers flexible, accessible primitives.
- Scalability: The combination of MUI, Radix, and Tailwind CSS enables a scalable architecture that can adapt to varying project needs.
- Performance: Radix components are lightweight and unstyled, allowing for optimized performance and customization.
Negative Consequences
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- Learning Curve: Not all team members are familiar with Radix and Storybook, which may require additional onboarding and training.
- Setup Complexity: Integrating Storybook, MUI, Radix, and Tailwind CSS into a cohesive library will require careful planning and configuration.
- Initial Overhead: The initial setup and documentation process for Storybook and the component library might slow down early development.
Overall, this approach aligns with the team’s capabilities and project goals, ensuring a high-quality, maintainable component library that enhances development efficiency.