Welcome to the comprehensive guide on how to integrate and use the RDS (Rahul's Design System) in your Vue.js projects. In this post, we'll walk you through the steps to get started with RDS, from installation to usage, ensuring a smooth integration process.
RDS is a powerful and flexible design system built with Vue.js, aimed at providing a consistent and efficient way to develop user interfaces. With a collection of reusable components and styles, RDS helps streamline your development process, ensuring your applications have a cohesive look and feel.
The idea for RDS came from my own experience as a frontend developer. I found myself repeatedly creating similar components and styles for different projects. This repetitive work not only consumed a lot of time but also made it challenging to maintain consistency across various applications. I realized the need for a centralized design system that could be reused across projects to ensure a uniform user experience.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed:
To use RDS in your Vue.js project, you first need to install it via npm. Open your terminal and run the following command:
npm install @aherrahul/design-system
Alternatively, if you prefer using Yarn, you can run:
yarn add @aherrahul/design-system
Once the installation is complete, you need to import RDS into your Vue.js project. This can be done in your main JavaScript file (usually main.js or main.ts).
For Vue 2:
import Vue from 'vue';
import App from './App.vue';
import RDS from '@aherrahul/design-system';
Vue.use(RDS);
new Vue({
render: h => h(App),
}).$mount('#app');
For Vue 3:
import { createApp } from 'vue';
import App from './App.vue';
import RDS from '@aherrahul/design-system';
import '@aherrahul/design-system/dist/style.css';
const app = createApp(App);
app.use(RDS);
app.mount('#app');
Now that RDS is installed and configured, you can start using its components in your Vue.js project. Here's an example of how to use a button component from RDS:
<template>
<div id="app">
<rds-button
variant="green"
size="md"
text="Lorem Ipsum"
@click="handleClick()"
/>
</div>
</template>
<script setup lang="ts">
const handleClick = (event) => {
alert('Button clicked!');
};
</script>
<style>
/* Add any custom styles here */
import '@aherrahul/design-system/dist/style.css';
</style>
RDS components are designed to be easily customizable. You can pass props to the components to change their appearance and behavior. For example, to customize the button component:
<template>
<div id="app">
<rds-button
:variant="btnColor"
:size="btnSize"
:text="btnText"
@click="handleClick()"
/>
</div>
</template>
<script setup>
// imports
import { ref } from 'vue';
// data
const btnColor = ref('red');
const btnSize = ref('md');
const btnText = ref('Button');
// methods
const handleClick = (event) => {
alert('Button Alert');
};
</script>
<style>
/* Add any custom styles here */
import '@aherrahul/design-system/dist/style.css';
</style>
RDS comes with a wide range of components that you can use to build your application. Check out the official documentation for a complete list of available components and their usage examples.
The RDS documentation is created using Storybook, providing a comprehensive and interactive way to explore and understand the design system. Here are some of the benefits of the documentation:
Integrating RDS into your Vue.js project is a straightforward process that can greatly enhance your development workflow. With its reusable components and consistent design language, RDS helps you build polished and professional applications efficiently. Demo project/Starter-pack
We hope this guide helps you get started with RDS. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below or reach out to us on GitHub.
Happy coding!
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