Design Tokens and Code Consistency

1. Introduction

Design tokens are the visual design atoms of your design system, representing the smallest unit of a design that can be defined and reused. This lesson focuses on utilizing design tokens to enhance code consistency across applications.

2. What are Design Tokens?

Design tokens are a set of variables that store design decisions such as colors, typography, spacing, and other UI elements in a format that can be easily used in code. They allow for a unified approach across different platforms and ensure that design is consistent.

3. Importance of Design Tokens

Using design tokens provides several benefits:

1. **Consistency**: Ensures uniform design across all platforms.
2. **Efficiency**: Reduces redundancy in code and speeds up development.
3. **Scalability**: Facilitates easier updates and maintenance.
4. **Collaboration**: Improves communication between design and development teams.

4. Implementing Design Tokens

To implement design tokens, follow these steps:

1. Define your design tokens in a structured format:

{
    "color": {
        "primary": "#007bff",
        "secondary": "#6c757d"
    },
    "font": {
        "baseSize": "16px",
        "headingSize": "24px"
    }
}

2. Integrate the tokens into your CSS or JavaScript code.
3. Utilize a token management tool or build a custom solution to manage and apply tokens.

5. Best Practices

Follow these best practices for effective use of design tokens:

• Keep tokens organized and well-documented.
• Use descriptive names for tokens to improve clarity.
• Regularly review and update tokens as design evolves.
• Ensure tokens are accessible across all platforms and devices.

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