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Design System Components

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Component code and tests for the Australian Government design system

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Overview

The Australian Government Design System offers a comprehensive suite of components tailored for creating consistent and user-friendly digital experiences across government platforms. Although the system has been decommissioned, the extensive documentation and resources remain available for developers who may wish to reference or utilize its components. This design system is ideal for teams looking to establish a cohesive design language while adhering to modern web standards.

This design system emphasizes accessibility, usability, and modularity, making it a versatile tool for developers. You’ll find numerous components that can be integrated seamlessly into web applications, creating an intuitive user experience that is visually appealing and functional.

Features

  • Modular Architecture: The design system allows developers to select and integrate specific components, ensuring that only the necessary functionalities are included in projects.

  • Support for Multiple Styles: Offers various options for styling, including CSS minified for simplicity, CSS modules for modern JavaScript workflows, and SASS modules for those needing greater customization.

  • JavaScript Bundling: JavaScript components can be bundled and minified for efficient performance, ensuring quicker load times and streamlined integration into HTML.

  • React Compatibility: Designed with adaptability in mind, the system enables developers to import components directly into React applications, making it a solid choice for React-based projects.

  • Comprehensive Documentation: Provides detailed installation guides and usage examples, making it accessible for developers of varying skill levels.

  • Quality Assurance Checklist: A thorough checklist ensures that all components meet high standards for accessibility, semantic HTML, and browser compatibility, reinforcing the commitment to quality and user experience.

  • Community Support: An active community provides an avenue for developers to ask questions and share insights, enhancing the collaborative nature of using the design system.

  • Installation Simplicity: Utilizing npm for component installation streamlines the process, allowing developers to quickly set up their working environment and get started.

express
Express

Express.js is a simple Node.js framework for single, multi-page, and hybrid web applications.

react
React

React is a widely used JavaScript library for building user interfaces and single-page applications. It follows a component-based architecture and uses a virtual DOM to efficiently update and render UI components

scss
SCSS

SCSS is a preprocessor scripting language that extends the capabilities of CSS by adding features such as variables, nesting, and mixins. It allows developers to write more efficient and maintainable CSS code, and helps to streamline the development process by reducing repetition and increasing reusability.

postcss
Postcss

PostCSS is a popular open-source tool that enables web developers to transform CSS styles with JavaScript plugins. It allows for efficient processing of CSS styles, from applying vendor prefixes to improving browser compatibility, ultimately resulting in cleaner, faster, and more maintainable code.