Advanced Storybook Configuration

Introduction

Storybook is a popular tool for building UI components in isolation for React, Vue, Angular, and more. Advanced configuration allows developers to enhance their Storybook setup by leveraging various features that improve development efficiency and user experience.

Advanced Configuration

To customize Storybook effectively, follow these steps:

Step-by-Step Configuration

Install Storybook and required packages:
```
npx sb init
```

Modify .storybook/main.js to include custom configurations:

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

Update .storybook/preview.js for global parameters:

export const parameters = {
  actions: { argTypesRegex: "^on[A-Z].*" },
  controls: {
    matchers: {
      color: /(background|color)$/i,
      date: /Date$/,
    },
  },
};

Using Addons

Addons extend Storybook's capabilities. Here are some popular addons:

📦 @storybook/addon-links - for linking stories.
📦 @storybook/addon-essentials - a set of essential addons.
📦 @storybook/addon-controls - to dynamically interact with components.

To add an addon, install it via npm or yarn:

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

Customizing the UI

Customizing Storybook's UI can greatly enhance user experience. Here’s how:

Tip: Use .storybook/manager.js to customize the Storybook UI.

import { addons } from '@storybook/addons';
import { create } from '@storybook/theming';

const theme = create({
  base: 'light',
  brandTitle: 'My Custom Storybook',
  brandUrl: 'https://example.com',
});

addons.setConfig({
  theme,
});

FAQ

How do I add a new story?

Create a new file with a .stories.js extension and define your component's stories within.

Can I use TypeScript with Storybook?

Yes! Ensure you have the necessary TypeScript configurations and dependencies installed.

How do I reset the Storybook cache?

Use the command npx sb@latest upgrade --clean.