Design System Documentation Best Practices

Design System Documentation Best Practices

Good documentation is what transforms a component library into a true design system. Let's explore how to create documentation that serves both designers and developers.

Documentation Structure

1. Getting Started

   • Installation guides
   • Basic principles
   • Contributing guidelines

2. Component Documentation

   • Usage examples
   • Props/API reference
   • Accessibility considerations
   • Do's and Don'ts

Maintenance Strategy

• Keep docs close to code
• Automate what you can
• Regular review cycles
• Version control for documentation