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# Component Architecture Patterns
## Overview
Well-architected components are reusable, composable, and maintainable. This guide covers patterns for building flexible component APIs that scale across design systems.
## Compound Components
Compound components share implicit state through React context, allowing flexible composition.
```tsx
// Compound component pattern
import * as React from "react";
interface AccordionContextValue {
openItems: Set<string>;
toggle: (id: string) => void;
type: "single" | "multiple";
}
const AccordionContext = React.createContext<AccordionContextValue | null>(
null,
);
function useAccordionContext() {
const context = React.useContext(AccordionContext);
if (!context) {
throw new Error("Accordion components must be used within an Accordion");
}
return context;
}
// Root component
interface AccordionProps {
children: React.ReactNode;
type?: "single" | "multiple";
defaultOpen?: string[];
}
function Accordion({
children,
type = "single",
defaultOpen = [],
}: AccordionProps) {
const [openItems, setOpenItems] = React.useState<Set<string>>(
new Set(defaultOpen),
);
const toggle = React.useCallback(
(id: string) => {
setOpenItems((prev) => {
const next = new Set(prev);
if (next.has(id)) {
next.delete(id);
} else {
if (type === "single") {
next.clear();
}
next.add(id);
}
return next;
});
},
[type],
);
return (
<AccordionContext.Provider value={{ openItems, toggle, type }}>
<div className="divide-y divide-border">{children}</div>
</AccordionContext.Provider>
);
}
// Item component
interface AccordionItemProps {
children: React.ReactNode;
id: string;
}
function AccordionItem({ children, id }: AccordionItemProps) {
return (
<AccordionItemContext.Provider value={{ id }}>
<div className="py-2">{children}</div>
</AccordionItemContext.Provider>
);
}
// Trigger component
function AccordionTrigger({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
const { toggle, openItems } = useAccordionContext();
const { id } = useAccordionItemContext();
const isOpen = openItems.has(id);
return (
<button
onClick={() => toggle(id)}
className="flex w-full items-center justify-between py-2 font-medium"
aria-expanded={isOpen}
>
{children}
<ChevronDown
className={`h-4 w-4 transition-transform ${isOpen ? "rotate-180" : ""}`}
/>
</button>
);
}
// Content component
function AccordionContent({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
const { openItems } = useAccordionContext();
const { id } = useAccordionItemContext();
const isOpen = openItems.has(id);
if (!isOpen) return null;
return <div className="pb-4 text-muted-foreground">{children}</div>;
}
// Export compound component
export const AccordionCompound = Object.assign(Accordion, {
Item: AccordionItem,
Trigger: AccordionTrigger,
Content: AccordionContent,
});
// Usage
function Example() {
return (
<AccordionCompound type="single" defaultOpen={["item-1"]}>
<AccordionCompound.Item id="item-1">
<AccordionCompound.Trigger>Is it accessible?</AccordionCompound.Trigger>
<AccordionCompound.Content>
Yes. It follows WAI-ARIA patterns.
</AccordionCompound.Content>
</AccordionCompound.Item>
<AccordionCompound.Item id="item-2">
<AccordionCompound.Trigger>Is it styled?</AccordionCompound.Trigger>
<AccordionCompound.Content>
Yes. It uses Tailwind CSS.
</AccordionCompound.Content>
</AccordionCompound.Item>
</AccordionCompound>
);
}
```
## Polymorphic Components
Polymorphic components can render as different HTML elements or other components.
```tsx
// Polymorphic component with proper TypeScript support
import * as React from "react";
type AsProp<C extends React.ElementType> = {
as?: C;
};
type PropsToOmit<C extends React.ElementType, P> = keyof (AsProp<C> & P);
type PolymorphicComponentProp<
C extends React.ElementType,
Props = {},
> = React.PropsWithChildren<Props & AsProp<C>> &
Omit<React.ComponentPropsWithoutRef<C>, PropsToOmit<C, Props>>;
type PolymorphicRef<C extends React.ElementType> =
React.ComponentPropsWithRef<C>["ref"];
type PolymorphicComponentPropWithRef<
C extends React.ElementType,
Props = {},
> = PolymorphicComponentProp<C, Props> & { ref?: PolymorphicRef<C> };
// Button component
interface ButtonOwnProps {
variant?: "default" | "outline" | "ghost";
size?: "sm" | "md" | "lg";
}
type ButtonProps<C extends React.ElementType = "button"> =
PolymorphicComponentPropWithRef<C, ButtonOwnProps>;
const Button = React.forwardRef(
<C extends React.ElementType = "button">(
{
as,
variant = "default",
size = "md",
className,
children,
...props
}: ButtonProps<C>,
ref?: PolymorphicRef<C>,
) => {
const Component = as || "button";
const variantClasses = {
default: "bg-primary text-primary-foreground hover:bg-primary/90",
outline: "border border-input bg-background hover:bg-accent",
ghost: "hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground",
};
const sizeClasses = {
sm: "h-8 px-3 text-sm",
md: "h-10 px-4 text-sm",
lg: "h-12 px-6 text-base",
};
return (
<Component
ref={ref}
className={cn(
"inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-md font-medium transition-colors",
variantClasses[variant],
sizeClasses[size],
className,
)}
{...props}
>
{children}
</Component>
);
},
);
Button.displayName = "Button";
// Usage
function Example() {
return (
<>
{/* As button (default) */}
<Button variant="default" onClick={() => {}}>
Click me
</Button>
{/* As anchor link */}
<Button as="a" href="/page" variant="outline">
Go to page
</Button>
{/* As Next.js Link */}
<Button as={Link} href="/dashboard" variant="ghost">
Dashboard
</Button>
</>
);
}
```
## Slot Pattern
Slots allow users to replace default elements with custom implementations.
```tsx
// Slot pattern for customizable components
import * as React from "react";
import { Slot } from "@radix-ui/react-slot";
interface ButtonProps extends React.ButtonHTMLAttributes<HTMLButtonElement> {
asChild?: boolean;
variant?: "default" | "outline";
}
const Button = React.forwardRef<HTMLButtonElement, ButtonProps>(
({ asChild = false, variant = "default", className, ...props }, ref) => {
const Comp = asChild ? Slot : "button";
return (
<Comp
ref={ref}
className={cn(
"inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-md font-medium",
variant === "default" && "bg-primary text-primary-foreground",
variant === "outline" && "border border-input bg-background",
className,
)}
{...props}
/>
);
},
);
// Usage - Button styles applied to child element
function Example() {
return (
<Button asChild variant="outline">
<a href="/link">I'm a link that looks like a button</a>
</Button>
);
}
```
## Headless Components
Headless components provide behavior without styling, enabling complete visual customization.
```tsx
// Headless toggle hook
import * as React from "react";
interface UseToggleProps {
defaultPressed?: boolean;
pressed?: boolean;
onPressedChange?: (pressed: boolean) => void;
}
function useToggle({
defaultPressed = false,
pressed: controlledPressed,
onPressedChange,
}: UseToggleProps = {}) {
const [uncontrolledPressed, setUncontrolledPressed] =
React.useState(defaultPressed);
const isControlled = controlledPressed !== undefined;
const pressed = isControlled ? controlledPressed : uncontrolledPressed;
const toggle = React.useCallback(() => {
if (!isControlled) {
setUncontrolledPressed((prev) => !prev);
}
onPressedChange?.(!pressed);
}, [isControlled, pressed, onPressedChange]);
return {
pressed,
toggle,
buttonProps: {
role: "switch" as const,
"aria-checked": pressed,
onClick: toggle,
},
};
}
// Headless listbox hook
interface UseListboxProps<T> {
items: T[];
defaultSelectedIndex?: number;
onSelect?: (item: T, index: number) => void;
}
function useListbox<T>({
items,
defaultSelectedIndex = -1,
onSelect,
}: UseListboxProps<T>) {
const [selectedIndex, setSelectedIndex] =
React.useState(defaultSelectedIndex);
const [highlightedIndex, setHighlightedIndex] = React.useState(-1);
const select = React.useCallback(
(index: number) => {
setSelectedIndex(index);
onSelect?.(items[index], index);
},
[items, onSelect],
);
const handleKeyDown = React.useCallback(
(event: React.KeyboardEvent) => {
switch (event.key) {
case "ArrowDown":
event.preventDefault();
setHighlightedIndex((prev) =>
prev < items.length - 1 ? prev + 1 : prev,
);
break;
case "ArrowUp":
event.preventDefault();
setHighlightedIndex((prev) => (prev > 0 ? prev - 1 : prev));
break;
case "Enter":
case " ":
event.preventDefault();
if (highlightedIndex >= 0) {
select(highlightedIndex);
}
break;
case "Home":
event.preventDefault();
setHighlightedIndex(0);
break;
case "End":
event.preventDefault();
setHighlightedIndex(items.length - 1);
break;
}
},
[items.length, highlightedIndex, select],
);
return {
selectedIndex,
highlightedIndex,
select,
setHighlightedIndex,
listboxProps: {
role: "listbox" as const,
tabIndex: 0,
onKeyDown: handleKeyDown,
},
getOptionProps: (index: number) => ({
role: "option" as const,
"aria-selected": index === selectedIndex,
onClick: () => select(index),
onMouseEnter: () => setHighlightedIndex(index),
}),
};
}
```
## Variant System with CVA
Class Variance Authority (CVA) provides type-safe variant management.
```tsx
import { cva, type VariantProps } from 'class-variance-authority';
import { cn } from '@/lib/utils';
// Define variants
const badgeVariants = cva(
// Base classes
'inline-flex items-center rounded-full border px-2.5 py-0.5 text-xs font-semibold transition-colors',
{
variants: {
variant: {
default: 'border-transparent bg-primary text-primary-foreground',
secondary: 'border-transparent bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground',
destructive: 'border-transparent bg-destructive text-destructive-foreground',
outline: 'text-foreground',
success: 'border-transparent bg-green-500 text-white',
warning: 'border-transparent bg-amber-500 text-white',
},
size: {
sm: 'text-xs px-2 py-0.5',
md: 'text-sm px-2.5 py-0.5',
lg: 'text-sm px-3 py-1',
},
},
compoundVariants: [
// Outline variant with sizes
{
variant: 'outline',
size: 'lg',
className: 'border-2',
},
],
defaultVariants: {
variant: 'default',
size: 'md',
},
}
);
// Component with variants
interface BadgeProps
extends React.HTMLAttributes<HTMLDivElement>,
VariantProps<typeof badgeVariants> {}
function Badge({ className, variant, size, ...props }: BadgeProps) {
return (
<div className={cn(badgeVariants({ variant, size, className }))} {...props} />
);
}
// Usage
<Badge variant="success" size="lg">Active</Badge>
<Badge variant="destructive">Error</Badge>
<Badge variant="outline">Draft</Badge>
```
## Responsive Variants
```tsx
import { cva } from "class-variance-authority";
// Responsive variant configuration
const containerVariants = cva("mx-auto w-full px-4", {
variants: {
size: {
sm: "max-w-screen-sm",
md: "max-w-screen-md",
lg: "max-w-screen-lg",
xl: "max-w-screen-xl",
full: "max-w-full",
},
padding: {
none: "px-0",
sm: "px-4 md:px-6",
md: "px-4 md:px-8 lg:px-12",
lg: "px-6 md:px-12 lg:px-20",
},
},
defaultVariants: {
size: "lg",
padding: "md",
},
});
// Responsive prop pattern
interface ResponsiveValue<T> {
base?: T;
sm?: T;
md?: T;
lg?: T;
xl?: T;
}
function getResponsiveClasses<T extends string>(
prop: T | ResponsiveValue<T> | undefined,
classMap: Record<T, string>,
responsiveClassMap: Record<string, Record<T, string>>,
): string {
if (!prop) return "";
if (typeof prop === "string") {
return classMap[prop];
}
return Object.entries(prop)
.map(([breakpoint, value]) => {
if (breakpoint === "base") {
return classMap[value as T];
}
return responsiveClassMap[breakpoint]?.[value as T];
})
.filter(Boolean)
.join(" ");
}
```
## Composition Patterns
### Render Props
```tsx
interface DataListProps<T> {
items: T[];
renderItem: (item: T, index: number) => React.ReactNode;
renderEmpty?: () => React.ReactNode;
keyExtractor: (item: T) => string;
}
function DataList<T>({
items,
renderItem,
renderEmpty,
keyExtractor,
}: DataListProps<T>) {
if (items.length === 0 && renderEmpty) {
return <>{renderEmpty()}</>;
}
return (
<ul className="space-y-2">
{items.map((item, index) => (
<li key={keyExtractor(item)}>{renderItem(item, index)}</li>
))}
</ul>
);
}
// Usage
<DataList
items={users}
keyExtractor={(user) => user.id}
renderItem={(user) => <UserCard user={user} />}
renderEmpty={() => <EmptyState message="No users found" />}
/>;
```
### Children as Function
```tsx
interface DisclosureProps {
children: (props: { isOpen: boolean; toggle: () => void }) => React.ReactNode;
defaultOpen?: boolean;
}
function Disclosure({ children, defaultOpen = false }: DisclosureProps) {
const [isOpen, setIsOpen] = React.useState(defaultOpen);
const toggle = () => setIsOpen((prev) => !prev);
return <>{children({ isOpen, toggle })}</>;
}
// Usage
<Disclosure>
{({ isOpen, toggle }) => (
<>
<button onClick={toggle}>{isOpen ? "Close" : "Open"}</button>
{isOpen && <div>Content</div>}
</>
)}
</Disclosure>;
```
## Best Practices
1. **Prefer Composition**: Build complex components from simple primitives
2. **Use Controlled/Uncontrolled Pattern**: Support both modes for flexibility
3. **Forward Refs**: Always forward refs to root elements
4. **Spread Props**: Allow custom props to pass through
5. **Provide Defaults**: Set sensible defaults for optional props
6. **Type Everything**: Use TypeScript for prop validation
7. **Document Variants**: Show all variant combinations in Storybook
8. **Test Accessibility**: Verify keyboard navigation and screen reader support
## Resources
- [Radix UI Primitives](https://www.radix-ui.com/primitives)
- [Headless UI](https://headlessui.com/)
- [Class Variance Authority](https://cva.style/docs)
- [React Aria](https://react-spectrum.adobe.com/react-aria/)