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A flexible and powerful Dialog component that creates modal overlays with customizable content, accessibility features, and focus management.
Overview
This comprehensive documentation provides detailed instructions on how to leverage the powerful Dialog component in your React projects. The Dialog component is a core element of the abaabil.dialog library, designed to enhance user interactions and information presentation in your user interfaces.
import Dialog from 'abaabil.dialog';Key Features
Discover why Abaabil's Dialog component stands out:
- Fully accessible with ARIA attributes and keyboard navigation
- Customizable appearance with support for icons and custom styling
- Focus management for improved user experience
- Controlled and uncontrolled usage options
- Responsive design with customizable overlay and content
Usage Example
The Dialog component can be used in your JSX to create modal dialogs with various properties. You can customize the dialog by setting its properties such as isOpen, onClose, title, subtitle, size, and more. The following example demonstrates how to use the Dialog component in your JSX-based projects.
Customize
If you want to use your own styles, you can remove
Properties
The Dialog component accepts the following properties:
- icon
Type:
stringDescription: Icon ID to display in the trigger button.
- label
Type:
stringDescription: Text to display in the trigger button.
- title
Type:
stringDescription: Title of the dialog, used for accessibility.
- subtitle
Type:
stringDescription: Subtitle of the dialog, used for accessibility.
- children
Type:
ReactNodeDescription: Content to be rendered inside the dialog.
- dialogContainerClassName
Type:
stringDescription: Additional CSS classes for the dialog container.
- overlayClassName
Type:
stringDescription: Additional CSS classes for the overlay.
- dialogClassName
Type:
stringDescription: Additional CSS classes for the dialog content.
- buttonClassName
Type:
stringDescription: Additional CSS classes for the trigger button.
- isOpen
Type:
booleanDescription: Controls the open state of the dialog (for controlled usage).
- setIsOpen
Type:
functionDescription: Function to update the open state (for controlled usage).
- onOpen
Type:
functionDescription: Callback function triggered when the dialog opens.
- onClose
Type:
functionDescription: Callback function triggered when the dialog closes.
Accessibility
The Dialog component is designed with accessibility as a top priority:
- Proper ARIA attributes for roles, states, and properties
- Keyboard navigation support for opening, closing, and traversing the dialog
- Focus management to trap focus within the dialog when open
- Restores focus to the trigger element when closed
Keyboard Interactions
The Dialog supports the following keyboard interactions:
- Enter or Space: Open the dialog when focus is on the trigger button
- Tab: Move focus between focusable elements within the dialog
- Shift + Tab: Move focus to the previous focusable element within the dialog
- Escape: Close the dialog
Styling
The Dialog component comes with default styling and offers customization options:
- Uses Tailwind CSS classes for consistent styling
- Customizable container, overlay, dialog, and button appearances through className props
- Responsive design with proper spacing and sizing
- Backdrop blur effect for improved visual hierarchy
Best Practices
Follow these best practices when using the Dialog component:
- Use clear and concise labels for the trigger button
- Provide meaningful titles and subtitles for better context
- Implement proper error handling and validation within the dialog content
- Consider using the controlled mode for more complex dialog behaviors
Performance Considerations
The Dialog component is optimized for performance:
- Uses React portals for efficient rendering outside the main DOM hierarchy
- Implements lazy rendering to avoid unnecessary DOM updates
- Efficient focus management without excessive DOM queries
Integration with Other Components
The Details component seamlessly integrates with other Abaabil components:
- Uses the Icon component for summary and expand/collapse icons
- Can be used within Card components for structured, expandable content
- Complements the Accordion component for creating groups of expandable sections
Performance Considerations
The Details component is optimized for performance:
- Uses React hooks for efficient state management
- Leverages browser-native <details> element for optimal performance
- Minimal re-renders through careful state updates
Accessibility Testing
Ensure your implementation of the Details component meets accessibility standards:
- Test with screen readers to verify proper announcement of expand/collapse states
- Verify keyboard navigation works as expected
- Check color contrast ratios for all states (default, hover, focus)
- Ensure content is properly structured for assistive technologies
Browser Compatibility
The Details component is compatible with modern browsers:
- Chrome 12+
- Firefox 49+
- Safari 6+
- Edge 79+
- Opera 15+
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions when using the Details component:
- If the component doesn't expand/collapse, check if JavaScript is enabled in the browser
- For styling issues, ensure Tailwind CSS is properly configured in your project
- If icons don't appear, verify that the Icon component is correctly imported and configured
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about the Details component:
- Can I nest Details components?
Answer: Yes, you can nest Details components, but be cautious about creating overly complex structures that might confuse users.
- How can I animate the expand/collapse transition?
Answer: You can use CSS transitions on the content div. Consider using a library like react-transition-group for more complex animations.
- Can I use the Details component without icons?
Answer: Yes, all icon props are optional. You can create a text-only Details component by omitting the icon, openIcon, and closeIcon props.