UX Patterns for Developers
A comprehensive documentation resource helping developers implement effective, accessible, and usable UI components with practical guidance and code examples.
December 2024 - Presentin-progress
Overview
UX Patterns for Developers is a comprehensive documentation resource that bridges the gap between UX design principles and practical implementation. It provides developers with structured guidance on building effective, accessible, and user-friendly UI components, complete with code examples and best practices.
Mission
Frontend development has evolved significantly, but creating truly accessible and user-friendly interfaces remains challenging. This project offers a systematic approach to building better UI components through well-documented patterns that developers can learn and apply.
Pattern Categories
The documentation covers an extensive range of UI patterns:
Input & Forms
- Text inputs, selects, checkboxes, radio buttons
- Date pickers, file uploads, form validation
- Multi-step forms, inline editing
Layout & Navigation
- Headers, footers, sidebars
- Breadcrumbs, tabs, pagination
- Mega menus, mobile navigation
Content Management
- Cards, lists, tables
- Accordions, carousels, galleries
- Content grids, masonry layouts
Data Display
- Charts, graphs, statistics
- Progress indicators, timelines
- Data tables with sorting/filtering
User Feedback
- Notifications, toasts, alerts
- Loading states, skeletons
- Error messages, empty states
Authentication
- Login forms, registration
- Password recovery, MFA
- Social authentication
AI & Intelligence
- Chat interfaces, AI assistants
- Smart suggestions, autocomplete
- Voice interfaces
E-commerce
- Product cards, shopping carts
- Checkout flows, wishlists
- Price displays, reviews
Documentation Structure
Each pattern includes comprehensive coverage:
- Overview: What the pattern is and when to use it
- Use Cases: Real-world scenarios and applications
- Benefits: Why this pattern works
- Component Anatomy: Visual breakdown of elements
- Best Practices: Do's and don'ts
- Micro-interactions: Animation and feedback details
- Accessibility: WCAG compliance guidelines
- Code Examples: Implementation snippets
- Testing Guidelines: How to verify your implementation
Ecosystem
UX Patterns for Developers includes additional resources:
UX Patterns Kit
A collection of production-ready React components that implement documented patterns:
- Pre-built, accessible components
- Follows all documented best practices
- Ready for customization
- Visit: kit.uxpatterns.dev
UX Patterns Gallery
A showcase of real-world implementations:
- Live examples from production websites
- Pattern variations and adaptations
- Inspiration for your own implementations
- Visit: gallery.uxpatterns.dev
Technical Stack
Built with modern documentation tools:
- Nextra: Documentation framework based on Next.js
- MDX: Markdown with interactive React components
- Tailwind CSS: Utility-first styling
- Shadcn UI: Accessible component primitives
Community
The project thrives on community contributions:
- Add new patterns: Share patterns you've discovered
- Improve documentation: Enhance existing content
- Share implementations: Contribute real-world examples
- Report issues: Help identify gaps and improvements
Why This Project Exists
After years of frontend development across various projects and scales, I noticed that while there's plenty of information about UX, it's rarely presented in a way that developers can directly apply. This project distills practical UX knowledge into actionable documentation that developers can reference while building.