Svelte Storybook Tailwind

Overview

This product analysis focuses on the combination of Svelte 3.5, Storybook 7, and TailwindCSS 3. This repo serves as a template for easily starting a project without wasting time on configuring each integration. The goal is to provide a kickstart for developers by showcasing best practices and offering a convenient starting point.

Features

• Svelte 3.5: A component framework that allows for highly-efficient, imperative code which surgically updates the DOM for improved performance.
• Storybook 7: An open source tool for developing JavaScript UI components in isolation, facilitating easier testing and development.
• TailwindCSS 3: A highly customizable, low-level CSS framework that provides all the necessary building blocks for bespoke designs without opinionated styles that are difficult to override.

Installation

To install and set up the template project, follow these steps:

1. Instantiate a Svelte + Vite app by initializing the project with the following command:

   npm create vite@latest
   

2. Select “Svelte + Javascript” from the CLI menu.
3. Once the basic Svelte + Vite app is ready, add TailwindCSS to the project by installing the necessary dependencies:

   npm install -D tailwindcss postcss autoprefixer
   

4. Instantiate the TailwindCSS and PostCSS configuration files using the following command:

   npx tailwindcss init -p
   

5. Update the tailwind config file to accommodate Svelte components.
6. Add the Tailwind directive to your CSS file at ./src/index.css.
7. Import the CSS file into ./src/main.js to complete the tailwind setup in the project.
8. To include Storybook in the project, run the following command to instantiate it:

   npx storybook@next init
   

9. Hook up TailwindCSS by importing the CSS file into ./storybook/preview.js.
10. The setup required for the project is now complete.

Summary

The Svelte 3.5 + Storybook 7 + TailwindCSS 3 combination provides developers with an efficient way to develop UI components in isolation, while also offering a highly customizable CSS framework. This template project simplifies the setup process and showcases best practices, allowing developers to quickly start their projects without wasting time on configurations. With the features and installation steps provided, developers can leverage these technologies to build performant and visually appealing applications.