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Design Principles

Understanding the design philosophy and principles behind Harukit UI

Harukit UI is a simple, copy-paste component library built with Tailwind CSS. Our design principles focus on giving you control, keeping things accessible, and making development straightforward.

Core Philosophy

Copy & Paste Components

Harukit UI components are copied directly into your project, giving you complete control over the code. This approach means:

  • No runtime overhead: Components become part of your code, not external packages
  • Full customization: Change anything you want without worrying about breaking updates
  • You control updates: Add new components when you need them
  • Transparency: All code is in your project, nothing hidden

Accessibility First

Every component is built with accessibility as a primary concern:

  • Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements work with keyboard
  • Screen reader friendly: Proper ARIA labels and descriptions for assistive technology
  • Good color contrast: Meets accessibility standards for readability
  • Focus management: Logical tab order and focus indicators
  • Semantic HTML: Uses proper HTML elements that work well with accessibility tools

TypeScript Ready

TypeScript is not an afterthought - it's built into the core of every component:

  • Type safety: Props and events are properly typed
  • Better autocomplete: Your IDE will help you use components correctly
  • Catch errors early: TypeScript helps prevent common mistakes
  • Better DX: Enhanced developer experience with type checking

Built with Tailwind CSS

Designed specifically to work great with Tailwind:

  • Use Tailwind classes: Style components with familiar utility classes
  • Responsive design: Easy to make components work on all screen sizes
  • Dark mode support: Works with Tailwind's dark mode
  • Small bundle size: Only includes the CSS you actually use

What You Get

Harukit UI's design principles are centered around creating a component library that is:

  • Accessible: Built for everyone, regardless of ability
  • Customizable: Adapts to your design system and brand
  • Performant: Optimized for speed and efficiency
  • Developer-friendly: Great developer experience with TypeScript and clear APIs
  • Maintainable: Easy to understand, modify, and extend

By following these principles, Harukit UI provides a solid foundation for building beautiful, accessible, and maintainable user interfaces. Perfect for getting your project up and running quickly while maintaining quality and accessibility standards.

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