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Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

Design Systems with Brad Frost

Oct 20, 2023
59:44
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Wes and Scott talk with Brad Frost about implementing design systems, keeping design and code in sync, using design systems with different frameworks, handling CSS, benefits of web components, pushback on design systems, naming elements, documenting language choices, and the importance of design systems in collaboration and user experience.
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Quick takeaways

  • Design systems provide consistent design and development guidelines, ensuring components look and function the same way across platforms and frameworks.
  • Naming is a critical aspect of design systems, requiring careful thought and attention to detail to ensure consistent and meaningful names for components and design tokens.

Deep dives

Design Systems and Web Components

Design systems are essential for organizations of all sizes and can benefit both large companies with multiple apps and small startups with a few web pages. They provide consistent design and development guidelines, ensuring that components look and function the same way across different platforms and frameworks. One key feature to look forward to in the world of design systems is container queries, which will allow components to adapt and respond to their container size. This feature will make it much easier to create reusable components that can be plugged into different layouts. Additionally, CSS advancements like style queries and gradient support are also exciting for design systems. The goal is to rely on native web technology and standards to build robust and future-proof systems. Overall, design systems are about creating consistency, improving developer experience, and future-proofing web projects.

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