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| 1 | +## Style Guidelines for @keyvaluesystems/react-multi-level-table |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +**Introduction** |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +As an open-source React table component built with Material-UI, @keyvaluesystems/react-multi-level-table aims to provide a consistent and maintainable codebase. These style guidelines serve as a reference for contributors, ensuring that the component's styling adheres to established conventions and best practices. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +**Coding Conventions** |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +1. **Component Structure** |
| 10 | + - Organize CSS files into a logical structure. |
| 11 | + - Use meaningful and descriptive names for classes. |
| 12 | + - Include comments to explain non-obvious logic and complex styles. |
| 13 | + - Should support devices with all resolutions |
| 14 | + - Follow CamelCase conventions for class names that concisely convey their purpose, enhancing code organization and readability |
| 15 | + - Adhere to the practice of reusing style classes to improve code organization and maintainability. |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +2. **Material-UI Integration** |
| 18 | + - Leverage Material-UI's theme system for consistent styling |
| 19 | + - Use theme variables for colors, spacing, and typography |
| 20 | + - Maintain compatibility with Material-UI's design principles |
| 21 | + - Utilize Material-UI's built-in components and styling solutions when possible |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +3. **Responsive Design** |
| 24 | + - Ensure the table component works across all device sizes |
| 25 | + - Use Material-UI's responsive utilities (useMediaQuery, breakpoints) |
| 26 | + - Implement appropriate spacing and sizing for different screen sizes |
| 27 | + - Test table responsiveness across common breakpoints |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +4. **Accessibility** |
| 30 | + - Maintain sufficient color contrast ratios |
| 31 | + - Ensure keyboard navigation support |
| 32 | + - Include appropriate ARIA attributes |
| 33 | + - Support screen readers with proper semantic markup |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +5. **Performance** |
| 36 | + - Optimize CSS-in-JS styles to prevent unnecessary re-renders |
| 37 | + - Use CSS-in-JS composition to reduce style duplication |
| 38 | + - Implement proper memoization for styled components |
| 39 | + - Keep styles modular and scoped to prevent style conflicts |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +**Documentation Practices** |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +1. **Style Documentation** |
| 44 | + - Document custom theme overrides and their purpose |
| 45 | + - Include examples of style customization in the README |
| 46 | + - Provide clear documentation for style-related props |
| 47 | + - Maintain a style guide in Storybook for visual reference |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +2. **Component Documentation** |
| 50 | + - Document style-related props in component interfaces |
| 51 | + - Include examples of style customization in component stories |
| 52 | + - Provide clear documentation for theme customization |
| 53 | + - Maintain a consistent documentation style across all components |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +**Best Practices** |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +1. **Theme Customization** |
| 58 | + - Use theme variables for consistent styling |
| 59 | + - Document theme customization options |
| 60 | + - Provide sensible defaults that can be overridden |
| 61 | + - Maintain backward compatibility with theme changes |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +2. **Style Organization** |
| 64 | + - Group related styles together |
| 65 | + - Use meaningful variable names |
| 66 | + - Comment complex style logic |
| 67 | + - Follow a consistent file structure for styles |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +3. **Testing** |
| 70 | + - Include visual regression tests for style changes |
| 71 | + - Test across different themes and customizations |
| 72 | + - Verify responsive behavior |
| 73 | + - Ensure accessibility compliance |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +**Contributing Guidelines** |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +- Follow the established style patterns |
| 78 | +- Document any new style-related features |
| 79 | +- Include appropriate tests for style changes |
| 80 | +- Update documentation when adding new style options |
| 81 | +- Ensure backward compatibility with existing styles |
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