Creating Your First Story in Storybook.js

1. Introduction

Storybook is an open-source tool for developing UI components in isolation for React, Vue, and Angular. In this lesson, we will explore how to create your first story using Storybook.js.

2. Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of JavaScript and React.
• Node.js and npm installed on your machine.
• A React application set up—either a new project or an existing one.

3. Step-by-Step Guide

3.1 Install Storybook

To install Storybook in your React project, run the following command:

npx sb init

3.2 Create a Component

For this example, let’s create a simple Button component.

import React from 'react';

const Button = ({ label, onClick }) => {
    return {label};
};

export default Button;

3.3 Create a Story for the Component

Create a new file named Button.stories.js in the same directory as your Button component.

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

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

const Template = (args) => ;

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

3.4 Run Storybook

After setting up your story, you can run Storybook by executing:

npm run storybook

This will start the Storybook server, and you can view your stories in the browser.

4. Best Practices

• Keep your stories organized by grouping related components.
• Use meaningful names for your stories to convey the purpose of each story.
• Document your components using comments and descriptions in the story file.
• Make use of Storybook Addons to enhance functionality and improve documentation.

5. FAQ