A Working Theory of Components

Explore a comprehensive theory of components in modern web development through this conference talk from CSSconf EU 2019. Delve into the evolving landscape of design systems and front-end code, examining how current tools shape our understanding of components. Learn to define, create, and scale components effectively by developing a checklist of essential factors. Discover how to implement this component theory using available tools, ensuring they are easy to reason about, context-agnostic, and independent. Gain insights into the constant iteration of web development practices and how to adapt to changing technologies. Apply the component checklist to strengthen your approach to modern web design and development, keeping the theory at the forefront of your work.

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constant iteration
the tools we have today didn't exist 10 years ago
changing the way we conceptualize our work
Vulcan fit the understanding of the world
how do we design and code for the modern web?
working towards the same core idea
how can we test our theory?
a component must be
easy to reason about
context agnostic
independent and isolated
a theory of the world of modern web development
finding new answers strengthens the theory
applying the
component checklist
independent & isolated
we keep the theory close at hand
an experimental quest
when black holes collide, they make a sound
beyond today's understanding