Deploying Storybook

Introduction

Storybook is a powerful tool for developing UI components in isolation for React, Vue, Angular, and other frameworks. Deploying Storybook allows teams to share components and documentation easily with stakeholders and other developers.

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your machine.
• A Storybook project initialized.
• Access to a hosting service (e.g., GitHub Pages, Vercel, Netlify).

Step-by-Step Deployment

1. Build your Storybook project.
2. Choose a hosting service.
3. Deploy your built Storybook files.

Step 1: Build Your Storybook Project

To build your Storybook project, run the following command in your project directory:

npm run build-storybook

This command generates a static version of your Storybook in the storybook-static directory.

Step 2: Choose a Hosting Service

Select a hosting service that suits your needs. Common options include:

• GitHub Pages
• Netlify
• Vercel

Step 3: Deploy Your Built Storybook Files

Depending on your chosen service, the deployment steps will vary. Below are examples for GitHub Pages and Netlify.

Deploying to GitHub Pages

1. Commit your changes and push to your GitHub repository.
2. Run the following command to deploy:

npx gh-pages -d storybook-static

Deploying to Netlify

If you opt for Netlify, you can drag and drop the storybook-static folder onto the Netlify dashboard for instant deployment.

Code Example

Here's an example of a basic Storybook configuration file main.js:

module.exports = {
  stories: ['../src/**/*.stories.@(js|jsx|ts|tsx)'],
  addons: ['@storybook/addon-links', '@storybook/addon-essentials'],
};

Best Practices

• Keep your Storybook up to date with your component library.
• Organize stories for easy navigation.
• Use add-ons to enhance functionality.
• Regularly review and clean up unused stories.

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