Psammead
React component library for BBC World Service and more
Overview
Psammead is a versatile package library that provides a variety of components, containers, and utilities optimized for building applications with a focus on compliance with the BBC’s GEL standards. Designed with React, Psammead allows developers to create high-quality user interfaces quickly and efficiently. This library's recent migration to a legacy folder in the Simorgh repository underlines its long-term stability, making it a great option for those looking to build scalable Single Page Applications.
With a structured approach to development and community contributions, Psammead ensures that developers can easily integrate and maintain its components. The inclusion of solid documentation and a welcoming attitude towards pull requests enhances the overall experience, enabling a smooth development process.
Features
- GEL-compliant Components: Psammead offers out-of-the-box components that meet BBC's GEL design specifications, ensuring consistency across applications.
- Functional Containers: The package includes functional components that can be seamlessly integrated with presentational components, promoting modular development.
- Shared Utilities: A set of shared dependencies is provided to aid in building additional GEL-compliant components and enhancing overall functionality.
- Easy Onboarding: The repository offers clear guidelines and documentation for new contributors, making it simple to get started.
- Yarn Package Management: Utilizing Yarn for package management ensures efficient installation and dependency management within the project.
- Robust Testing Framework: Built-in testing capabilities using Jest enable developers to maintain code integrity through a comprehensive testing suite.
- Customizable Storybook: The inclusion of a Storybook configuration allows for interactive development and visualization of components in isolation.
- Browser Support Guarantee: Psammead components come with a commitment to supporting specific browser versions, ensuring accessibility for a broad audience.
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