Documenting with Addon-Docs in Storybook.js

1. Introduction

Documenting components effectively is crucial for any development team. Storybook.js provides a powerful addon called Addon-Docs that helps in creating documentation seamlessly within the Storybook environment.

2. What is Addon-Docs?

Addon-Docs is a Storybook addon that allows you to write Markdown-based documentation for your components. It enables you to showcase component usage, props, examples, and any other relevant information in a user-friendly format.

3. Installation

To install Addon-Docs, you need to add it as a dependency to your Storybook project:

npm install --save-dev @storybook/addon-docs

4. Usage

Once installed, you can set up Addon-Docs by adding it to your Storybook configuration. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open your .storybook/main.js file.
2. Add @storybook/addon-docs to the addons array:

module.exports = {
    addons: [
        '@storybook/addon-docs',
        // other addons...
    ],
};

3. Now, create a *.stories.mdx file for your components.

Example of a Component Story

import { Meta, Story, Canvas } from '@storybook/addon-docs';
        import MyComponent from './MyComponent';

        

        
            
                
            
        

5. Best Practices

• Keep documentation updated alongside component changes.
• Utilize Markdown for formatting your documentation.
• Include examples for various use cases.
• Make use of the Canvas component to showcase live examples.
• Incorporate accessibility best practices into your documentation.

6. FAQ