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Design Component Documentation

Design Systems & Tokens · components

Updated 2026-07-28

Components need instructions, not just visuals.
Every component should explain:

Purpose:

When to use it.
When not to use it.

Anatomy:

Parts.
Structure.
Relationships.

States:

Default.
Hover.
Focus.
Loading.
Error.

Examples:

Correct usage.
Incorrect usage.

Documentation turns components into shared knowledge.

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