@zendeskgarden/react-forms

What is @zendeskgarden/react-forms?

@zendeskgarden/react-forms is a package that provides a set of accessible and customizable form components for React applications. It is part of the Zendesk Garden design system, which aims to offer a consistent and visually appealing user interface.

What are @zendeskgarden/react-forms's main functionalities?

Text Input

The TextInput component allows users to input text data. It is customizable and can be styled according to the application's needs.

<TextInput placeholder='Enter text' />

Checkbox

The Checkbox component provides a way for users to make binary choices. It includes a label for accessibility and can be styled to fit the application's design.

<Checkbox label='Accept terms and conditions' />

Radio Button

The RadioGroup and Radio components allow users to select one option from a set. They are grouped together to ensure only one option can be selected at a time.

<RadioGroup name='options'><Radio label='Option 1' /><Radio label='Option 2' /></RadioGroup>

Select Dropdown

The Select component provides a dropdown menu for users to choose from multiple options. It is useful for forms where space is limited.

<Select><Option value='1'>Option 1</Option><Option value='2'>Option 2</Option></Select>

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README

@zendeskgarden/react-forms

This package includes components relating to native form fields in the Garden Design System.

Installation

npm install @zendeskgarden/react-forms

# Peer Dependencies - Also Required
npm install react react-dom styled-components @zendeskgarden/react-theming

Usage

import { ThemeProvider } from '@zendeskgarden/react-theming';
import { Field, Input } from '@zendeskgarden/react-forms';

/**
 * Place a `ThemeProvider` at the root of your React application
 */
<ThemeProvider>
  <form>
    <Field>
      <Field.Label>Example Text Input</Field.Label>
      <Field.Hint>Hint text</Field.Hint>
      <Input placeholder="Accepts all native input props" />
      <Field.Message>Default message styling</Field.Message>
    </Field>
  </form>
</ThemeProvider>;