Kendo UI Team: How to build quality design systems, Kendo UI, collaboration

Links

- Kendo React: https://www.telerik.com/kendo-react-ui/components/free

- Kathryn's Book: https://www.telerik.com/campaigns/design-story/ebook--foundations-of-design-for-developers

- Progress: https://progress.com

- Sam on X: https://x.com/samidip

- Kathryn on X: https://x.com/kathryngrayson

- Kiril on X: https://x.com/kirchoni

Summary

In this episode, we talk with Sam Basu, Kathryn Grayson Nanz, and Kiril to explore Kendo UI and Kendo React. We discuss the evolution of UI libraries, the engineering behind Kendo's components, and the importance of accessibility in modern applications. The conversation delves into the unique offerings of Kendo React, particularly its data grid and virtualization techniques, as well as the design considerations that enhance user experience.

The introduction of the Theme Builder is highlighted as a tool that bridges the gap between design and development, allowing for seamless collaboration and customization. We also cover the importance of collaboration between designers and developers, the significance of design tokens, and the incremental adoption of Kendo React in existing applications.

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:24 Kendo UI and Progress

00:07:19 Kendo React's Unique Offerings

00:10:35 The Engineering Behind Kendo UI Components

00:13:10 Kendo React: A Case Study in UI Libraries

00:16:19 Accessibility and Compliance in Kendo React

00:19:35 Deep Dive into Kendo React's Data Grid

00:22:26 Virtualization Techniques in Kendo React

00:25:31 Design Considerations for Kendo UI Components

00:28:37 Theme Builder: Bridging Design and Development

00:38:15 Version Control in Design Workflows

00:39:22 The Evolution of Theme Builder

00:40:41 User-Centric Design and Feedback

00:42:35 The Role of Design Systems

00:44:37 Bridging the Gap: Designer-Developer Collaboration

00:46:12 Understanding Design Tokens

00:47:57 Incremental Adoption of Kendo React

00:55:53 State Management in Kendo React

00:62:37 Bundle Size Considerations

01:10:35 Measuring the Success of a Design System

01:15:14 Design Systems and Component Libraries

01:19:45 The Role of Progress and Kendo UI

01:24:21 Learning Resources for Developers

01:27:56 Evaluating UI Component Libraries

01:33:56 Collaboration in UI Design and Development

01:36:14 Emerging Technologies and AI in UI Development

01:44:23 Future Trends in React and UI Components

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