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bookDocumenting Components with Storybook Docs

Storybook Docs is a powerful addon that automatically generates documentation for your React components directly from your stories. When you use the Docs addon, it creates a documentation page for each component by collecting information from your stories, component metadata, and comments in your code. This integration ensures that your documentation is always up to date with the latest component changes, as it pulls directly from the source code and story files. The Docs addon works seamlessly with your existing stories, so you do not need to write separate documentation files for each component. Instead, you can focus on writing clear stories, and the Docs addon will handle the rest by displaying usage examples, props tables, and descriptions in a user-friendly format.

You can further enhance your documentation by customizing the pages using MDX, a markdown format that allows you to embed JSX components and stories. With MDX, you can write rich documentation, add custom sections, and control the layout of your docs pages. For instance, you can include usage guidelines, design notes, or visual examples alongside your stories. Additionally, Storybook Docs can automatically generate props tables by reading your component's TypeScript or PropTypes definitions, making it easy for users to see all available props and their types at a glance. This combination of auto-generated and custom content allows you to create comprehensive, interactive documentation for your UI system.

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Keeping your documentation in sync with your code is crucial for a reliable UI system. Storybook Docs helps by automatically updating documentation as your components and stories evolve, reducing the risk of outdated or misleading docs.

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Storybook Docs is a powerful addon that automatically generates documentation for your React components directly from your stories. When you use the Docs addon, it creates a documentation page for each component by collecting information from your stories, component metadata, and comments in your code. This integration ensures that your documentation is always up to date with the latest component changes, as it pulls directly from the source code and story files. The Docs addon works seamlessly with your existing stories, so you do not need to write separate documentation files for each component. Instead, you can focus on writing clear stories, and the Docs addon will handle the rest by displaying usage examples, props tables, and descriptions in a user-friendly format.

You can further enhance your documentation by customizing the pages using MDX, a markdown format that allows you to embed JSX components and stories. With MDX, you can write rich documentation, add custom sections, and control the layout of your docs pages. For instance, you can include usage guidelines, design notes, or visual examples alongside your stories. Additionally, Storybook Docs can automatically generate props tables by reading your component's TypeScript or PropTypes definitions, making it easy for users to see all available props and their types at a glance. This combination of auto-generated and custom content allows you to create comprehensive, interactive documentation for your UI system.

Note
Note

Keeping your documentation in sync with your code is crucial for a reliable UI system. Storybook Docs helps by automatically updating documentation as your components and stories evolve, reducing the risk of outdated or misleading docs.

Tout était clair ?

Comment pouvons-nous l'améliorer ?

Merci pour vos commentaires !

Section 3. Chapitre 2
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