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@bmuenzenmeyer bmuenzenmeyer released this 03 Mar 06:09
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Pattern Lab Node v2.8.0

I love the breadth this release is comprised of. You all consistently suprise me with thoughful, substantive additions to the tool. We have even more coming.

And speaking of additions... I have altered how plugins work slightly to support a friendly configuration, right off of patternlab-config.json Now, each plugin has an options configuration.

NEW PLUGIN: plugin-node-uiextension

github | npm

The UI Extension plugin allows users to customize the Pattern Lab frontend style guide without having to fork the styleguide-assets-default repo. It is intended for styling overrides and navigation additions. If you need anything further, it's suggested that you fork the styleguide-assets-default repo and consume your own custom frontend.

Finally, you can...

  • Add CSS to the PL frontend
  • Add non-pattern links to the navigation

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You can use a mockup of Pattern Lab on Codepen to alter the look and feel, and then export or append the compiled css back into pattern-scaffolding.css, which is the default file to include into the main UI.

Above you can see a Pattern Lab light theme quickly created using the themer. Eagle eyes might also notice the additional links in the navigation.

This is also a good way to build custom pattern states and have their colors represented on the UI.

UPDATED PLUGIN: plugin-node-tab

github | npm

I've updated plugin-node-tab to account for these new patterns, meaning configuration of tabs to add is now handled right on patternlab-config.json instead of prompted postinstallation and stored inside a node_modules/ location.

CHANGELOG

for example, inside your patternlab-config.json file...

"styleguideExcludes" : ["atoms/global"]

UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the standard upgrade instructions.

EDITIONS

It's now suggested to use an edition with Pattern Lab Node. Editions package up core, shared frontend assets, and a means to communicate with the API.

UNIT TESTS/ASSERTIONS

1 unit tests/assertions was added this release for a total of 485

ROADMAP

I published a Pattern Lab Node 3.0 MEGA ISSUE a while back that is worth a gander.

Keep an eye on the milestones for a clearer understanding of where the project is going in the next few releases.

SUPPORT PATTERN LAB NODE

I've set up a Patreon account to directly support continued work on the Pattern Lab Node project.

I need help and support to make Pattern Lab Node a sustained success. I devote a lot of free time and would-be sleep to make the project what it is, but nothing compares to hearing back from users. It means the world to me when people find value in Pattern Lab Node. I am ridiculously humbled to hear and see what you all build with it.

If you find yourself here and balk and the idea of supporting open source software monetarily - I understand. Carry on, but please do share what you build - we all learn more together.

The Pattern Lab Node Team

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