Using Storybook with Vue

1. Introduction

Storybook is an open-source tool for developing UI components in isolation for React, Vue, and Angular. It allows you to create, test, and showcase components independently from your application.

2. Installation

2.1 Prerequisites

Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed on your machine.

2.2 Install Storybook

Run the following command in your terminal:

npx sb init --type vue

This command initializes Storybook in your Vue project.

3. Configuration

3.1 Storybook Configuration File

After installation, navigate to the .storybook directory. You will find a main.js config file. Here, you can customize Storybook's settings.

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

3.2 Addons

Enhance Storybook's functionality by adding addons. Install them via npm:

npm install @storybook/addon-links @storybook/addon-essentials

4. Writing Stories

4.1 Basic Story Structure

Stories are written in *.stories.js files. Here’s a simple example for a Button component:

import MyButton from './MyButton.vue';

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

const Template = (args) => ({
    components: { MyButton },
    setup() {
        return { args };
    },
    template: '',
});

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

5. Best Practices

Use descriptive names for your stories.
Group similar components under a common category.
Keep stories simple and focused on one aspect of the component.
Utilize knobs and actions to make your stories interactive.

6. FAQ

What is Storybook?

Storybook is a UI development environment that allows you to develop components in isolation.

Can I use Storybook with other frameworks?

Yes, Storybook supports various frameworks including React, Angular, and Vue.

How do I deploy Storybook?

You can deploy Storybook as a static web app using platforms like GitHub Pages, Netlify, or Vercel.