PrestaShop provides a comprehensive UI Kit, PUIK, which allows module developers to optimize the user experience within the back office. By using PUIK, you ensure visual and functional consistency during the configuration and usage of your module.
The Benefits of PUIK
Using a UI Kit in module development offers numerous advantages:
1. Visual and Functional Consistency
PUIK ensures a uniform interface, enhancing the user experience across the entire back office.
2. Component Reusability
PUIK's pre-designed elements prevent the need to recreate common components, accelerating development and reducing developers' workload.
3. Common Language Between Teams
With unified naming conventions and principles, collaboration between designers, developers, and stakeholders is streamlined.
4. Built-in Accessibility
PUIK components adhere to accessibility standards, ensuring an interface usable by everyone.
5. Centralized Maintenance and Reduced Technical Debt
UI Kit updates automatically fix bugs and introduce improvements to modules without requiring significant modifications.
6. Scalability and Standardization
PUIK allows for easy module expansion while ensuring compatibility with all PrestaShop interfaces.
7. Comprehensive Documentation and Optimized Testing
The UI Kit includes clear documentation for easy adoption. Additionally, standardized components simplify the testing process and reduce inconsistencies.
8. Long-Term Cost Savings
Using a UI Kit accelerates development, reduces maintenance costs, and enhances overall module quality.
How to Access PUIK?
PUIK is an open-source project available at:
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GitHub: Official repository
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NPM: PUIK package
How to Use PUIK?
PUIK can be used in different ways depending on your development needs:
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Vue 3 Components: For developers working with Vue.js, PUIK offers fully integrated components.
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Web Components: For those using other frameworks, Web Components are available (although not all components are fully implemented yet).
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CSS Components: If you only need styling, you can directly use PUIK's CSS components.
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Have Questions or Want to Contribute?
If you have any feedback, questions, or wish to contribute to PUIK’s development, feel free to reach out!