Documentation levels
DSM’s hierarchical structure allows you to add documentation at each level. There’s great benefit to putting thought into which level your content lives on
| Category |
On this level, you will:
- Define the grouping of components
- Add any additional component principles that guide how these are created or used
- Document the anatomy of the master component
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| Folder |
On this level, you will document:
- What it is
- How it works
- Research
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| Component Group |
On this level, you will document:
- When to use the component
- Do’s & Don'ts
- Examples
- Accessibility
- Dev; spacing, layouts
UI guidelines, and animation
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| Component |
On this level, you will:
- Add any component specific use cases
- Component exceptions
- Design token names
- Alternative names for components
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