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Component Documentation Example

Learn how to create comprehensive component documentation using VitePress.

Overview

This example shows how to document UI components effectively, including:

  • Component API documentation
  • Interactive examples
  • Usage guidelines
  • Best practices

Documentation Structure

Component Pages

components/
├── Button/
│   ├── index.md          # Overview
│   ├── api.md           # API Reference
│   ├── examples.md      # Usage Examples
│   └── guidelines.md    # Design Guidelines
├── Input/
└── Modal/

API Documentation

Props Table

PropTypeDefaultDescription
variantstring'primary'Button style variant
sizestring'medium'Button size
disabledbooleanfalseDisable button

Events

EventPayloadDescription
clickMouseEventFired when button is clicked
focusFocusEventFired when button receives focus

Interactive Examples

Basic Usage

vue
<template>
  <Button variant="primary" @click="handleClick">
    Click me
  </Button>
</template>

Advanced Usage

vue
<template>
  <Button 
    variant="secondary" 
    size="large"
    :disabled="isLoading"
    @click="submitForm"
  >
    {{ isLoading ? 'Loading...' : 'Submit' }}
  </Button>
</template>

Design Guidelines

Visual Design

  • Consistent spacing and typography
  • Accessible color combinations
  • Clear visual hierarchy

Interaction Design

  • Intuitive user interactions
  • Proper feedback states
  • Keyboard accessibility

Best Practices

  • Document all public APIs
  • Provide real-world examples
  • Include accessibility notes
  • Keep documentation updated

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