Component Libraries

The library you choose determines the maintenance burden you carry. Copy-paste ownership (shadcn) trades update convenience for full control. Package dependencies trade control for automatic updates.

• Design System — Our shared component library
• shadcn/ui — Copy-paste component ownership
• Web3 Dev Kits — Blockchain starter kits

Links

• Gantt Chart Tutorial — Svar Next.js Gantt implementation

Context

• Components — Parent component architecture
• Component Driven Development — Build in isolation, compose in context
• Tailwind CSS — Design system distribution

Questions

When does a third-party component library save more time than it costs in customization?

• What is the real cost of forking a component versus maintaining a wrapper?
• How do you evaluate whether a library will be maintained in two years?