Storybook Basics

1. Introduction

Storybook is a powerful tool for developing UI components in isolation. It allows developers to create and test components without needing to run a full application. This lesson covers the basics of Storybook, including installation, creating stories, and best practices.

2. What is Storybook?

Storybook is an open-source tool for developing UI components in isolation for React, Vue, Angular, and other frameworks. It enables developers to visualize different states of components, making it easier to create, test, and document them.

3. Installation

To get started with Storybook, you need to install it in your project. Here’s how:

npx sb init

4. Creating Stories

Stories are the visual representations of your components. Here’s how to create a simple story:

const Button = ({ label }) => <button>{label}</button>;

export default {
    title: 'Button',
    component: Button,
};

const Template = (args) => ;

export const Primary = Template.bind({});
Primary.args = {
    label: 'Primary Button',
};

5. Best Practices

• Document all your components with clear stories.
• Use knobs to dynamically edit props in the UI.
• Keep your stories organized by grouping related components.
• Test your stories across different states and scenarios.

6. FAQ