Getting Started with Radix UI
Introduction
Radix UI is a set of unstyled, accessible components for building design systems. It provides low-level UI primitives that let you build fully customizable components without sacrificing accessibility.
Installation
To get started with Radix UI, you need to install the library via npm or yarn:
npm install @radix-ui/react-
yarn add @radix-ui/react-
Replace <component-name>
with the name of the component you wish to use, such as button
or dialog
.
Usage
To use Radix UI components, you simply import them into your React component:
import { Button } from '@radix-ui/react-button';
const MyButton = () => <Button>Click Me</Button>;
Components Overview
Radix UI provides a variety of components, including:
- Dialog
- Tooltip
- Dropdown Menu
- Accordion
- Tabs
Best Practices
When using Radix UI, consider the following best practices:
- Ensure components are accessible by using the proper ARIA roles.
- Style components to match your design system.
- Test components across different screen readers.
FAQ
What is Radix UI?
Radix UI is a library of accessible components designed to help developers build high-quality user interfaces.
Is Radix UI production-ready?
Yes, Radix UI is stable and used in production by many developers.
Can I style Radix UI components?
Yes, Radix UI components are unstyled by default, allowing you full control over their appearance.