Core Storybook Fundamentals - Core Concepts

1. Introduction

Storybook is an open-source tool for developing UI components in isolation for React, Vue, and Angular. It allows developers to create components, visualize them, and test them independently of the app.

2. Installation

To get started with Storybook, install it via npm:

npm install @storybook/react --save-dev

After installation, initialize Storybook in your project:

npx sb init

3. Stories

Stories are the core building blocks of Storybook. A story represents a single visual state of a component. Here's how to create a simple story:

import React from 'react';
import MyButton from './MyButton';

export default {
  title: 'Example/MyButton',
  component: MyButton,
};

const Template = (args) => ;

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

4. Components

Components are the building blocks in Storybook. They can be anything from buttons to complex UI elements. Here's a simple button component:

import React from 'react';

const MyButton = ({ primary, label }) => {
  const mode = primary ? 'storybook-button--primary' : 'storybook-button--secondary';
  return (
    
      {label}
    
  );
};

export default MyButton;

5. Addons

Addons extend Storybook's functionality. Some popular addons include:

• Actions: Log actions as events in the UI.
• Knobs: Allow dynamic manipulation of props.
• Viewport: Test responsiveness of components.

6. Best Practices

To make the most of Storybook, consider the following best practices:

1. Keep stories simple and focused.
2. Use prop types for components.
3. Document components with comments.

7. FAQ