Central to any Design System, components are reusable building blocks of your user interfaces. By maintaining a comprehensive table within Coda that links design, engineering, and Jira tickets, we can provide a holistic view of each design system component. This promotes collaboration and ensures that all aspects of a component are documented in a single, accessible location.
What makes Coda a unique and powerful tool for this is that all editors are free. This feature empowers everyone on the team to contribute to the design system documentation, whether that's by adding new content, , or . In this way, Coda not only helps maintain the integrity of your design system but also fosters a collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute.
How to create a new page for your component
Begin by creating a new row in the . Populate all necessary data fields and ensure all connections are in place. Next, right-click on the Page and select “Duplicate”. In the pop-up window that appears, choose “Create Connected Views”. At the top of the page, within the Page Information section, select your new component from the drop-down list. This list is linked to the . Once connected, this will automatically generate sections such as Usage, Design, and Code. You can add more data, adjust the format, and delve deeper into the formulas that generate the page. Remember, the beauty of Coda lies in its flexibility. You're free to create your own structures and building blocks to suit your specific needs.