Component libraries, style guides, design systems... OH MY (JS Party #102)

Design systems are taking the tech industry by storm, but what exactly are they? Do you even need one? This week we’re talking all things design systems. We’ll chat about component libraries and style guides, companies who are building design systems, and more!

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Featuring:

• Emma Bostian – GitHub, LinkedIn, X
• Kevin Ball – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, X
• Jerod Santo – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X

Show Notes:

• Who are design systems for?
• Invision DSM
• Storybook
• Pattern Lab
• Visbug is like dev tools for designers
• Bootstrap
• Zurb Foundation
• Mailchimp Content
• Material Design
• Space in design systems
• Framer
• Abstract

Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!