this.gui 0.0.3 → 0.0.6

package/README.md

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-Consistent Theming: By wrapping MUI or any other UI framework inside your GUI package, you can set a consistent theme, typography, and other styles that will be common across all the apps where you use this package. This ensures brand consistency.
+<img src="https://suign.github.io/assets/imgs/this_GUI.svg" alt="Cleaker Me" width="377" height="377" align="right">
 
-Custom Components: You can build upon MUI components to create higher-level components tailored for your needs. For instance, you might have a custom UserAvatar component that integrates with your user system or a DataGrid tailored for your backend's data format.
+# THIS.GUI
 
-Integrated Logic: The GUI package can contain not just visual components but also logic. For instance, a LoginForm component can have integrated authentication logic that talks to your backend directly. This simplifies the usage in actual apps.
+Install `this.gui` via **npm**:
+```shell
+npm install this.gui
+```
+The goal is to automate the UI generation process so users only pass data or configurations, and **this.GUI** handles the rest.
 
-Utilities & Helpers: Apart from components, you can also have utility functions and hooks. For instance, a useUser() hook that fetches and manages the user's state.
+1.	React is still required in the user’s project because the UI components provided are React components that need to be rendered by React.
 
-Extendability: You can set up your GUI package in a way that while it provides a default theme and behavior, individual projects can customize or extend them as needed.
+The Key Value of this.gui:
 
-Version Control: Changes in the UI/UX can be versioned. If you update a component's look or behavior in the GUI package and bump the version, you can choose when to adopt these changes in your various projects by updating the package version.
+•	**Simplifies UI creation:** Users only pass configurations or data; they don’t need to deal with the intricacies of React.
+•	**Dynamic generation:** The components adapt and render based on the input you give them.
+**•	Automation:** You handle all the complexity of component creation, leaving users with a simplified interface to generate UIs.
 
-Documentation: You can maintain a single documentation site/source for your custom GUI package, making it easier for your team (and potentially third-party developers) to understand and use your components.
 
-Dependency Management: With a single GUI package, you can manage the versions of MUI or other dependencies in one place. This can make updates and maintenance easier, especially if breaking changes are introduced in the UI libraries you depend on.
+
+# About All.This
+###### Modular Data Structures
+**[this.me](https://suign.github.io/this.me)  - [this.audio](https://suign.github.io/this.audio) - [this.text](https://suign.github.io/this.text) - [this.wallet](https://suign.github.io/this.wallet) - [this.img](https://suign.github.io/this.img) - [this.pixel](https://suign.github.io/Pixels) - [be.this](https://suign.github.io/be.this) - [this.DOM](https://suign.github.io/this.DOM) - [this.env](https://suign.github.io/this.env/) - [this.GUI](https://suign.github.io/this.GUI) - [this.be](https://suign.github.io/this.be) - [this.video](https://suign.github.io/this.video) - [this.atom](https://suign.github.io/this.atom) - [this.dictionaries](https://suign.github.io/this.dictionaries/)**
+
+These classes encapsulate the functionalities to **domain-specific data.**
+
+## Neurons.me
+### License & Policies
+- **License**: MIT License (see LICENSE for details).
+
+- **Privacy Policy**: Respects user privacy; no collection/storage of personal data.
+
+- **Terms of Usage**: Use responsibly. No guarantees/warranties provided. 
+  [Terms](https://www.neurons.me/terms-of-use) | [Privacy](https://www.neurons.me/privacy-policy)
+  [neurons.me](https://neurons.me)
+
+  <img src="https://suign.github.io/assets/imgs/neurons_me_logo.png" alt="neurons.me logo" width="89">

package/dist/Styles.md

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+**Implementing Dynamic Styling with Separate CSS Files Using CSS Variables**
+
+---
+
+Hello!
+
+I understand that you prefer to keep your styles in separate `.css` files to maintain a clear separation between styles and component logic. This approach can indeed make it easier to update styles without touching the component code, and it's a common practice in larger projects.
+
+To achieve dynamic styling with separate CSS files, we can use **CSS Custom Properties** (also known as **CSS Variables**). This allows us to define default styles in our CSS files and override them when necessary via inline styles or class names.
+
+Let me guide you through how to implement this setup.
+
+---
+
+### **Overview**
+
+- **CSS Custom Properties**: Define variables in your CSS files that can be overridden.
+- **Component Structure**: Use class names to apply styles from CSS files.
+- **Dynamic Overrides**: Pass style overrides as props to your components, which set CSS variables inline.
+
+---
+
+### **1. Defining Default Styles with CSS Variables**
+
+**ExampleComponent.css**
+
+```css
+/* src/components/ExampleComponent.css */
+
+/* Define default CSS variables at the root level */
+:root {
+  --container-background-color: #f9f9f9;
+  --container-padding: 16px;
+  --text-color: #333;
+  --text-font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
+}
+
+/* Component styles using CSS variables */
+.example-component {
+  background-color: var(--container-background-color);
+  padding: var(--container-padding);
+}
+
+.example-component__text {
+  color: var(--text-color);
+  font-family: var(--text-font-family);
+}
+```
+
+**Explanation:**
+
+- **CSS Variables**: We define variables like `--container-background-color` and `--text-color` with default values.
+- **Using Variables**: In the `.example-component` and `.example-component__text` classes, we use the `var(--variable-name)` syntax to apply these variables.
+
+---
+
+### **2. Creating the Component to Use CSS Variables**
+
+**ExampleComponent.jsx**
+
+```jsx
+// src/components/ExampleComponent.jsx
+
+import React from 'react';
+import './ExampleComponent.css';
+
+const ExampleComponent = ({ text, styleOverrides = {} }) => {
+  // Inline style object to override CSS variables
+  const style = {
+    '--container-background-color': styleOverrides.backgroundColor,
+    '--container-padding': styleOverrides.padding,
+    '--text-color': styleOverrides.color,
+    '--text-font-family': styleOverrides.fontFamily,
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <div className="example-component" style={style}>
+      <p className="example-component__text">{text}</p>
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+export default ExampleComponent;
+```
+
+**Explanation:**
+
+- **Import CSS File**: We import the CSS file to apply the styles.
+- **Style Overrides**: We accept a `styleOverrides` prop, which is an object containing any style overrides.
+- **Inline Styles**: We create an inline `style` object that sets CSS variables, which will override the defaults.
+- **Applying Styles**: The `style` object is applied to the outer `div`, and the CSS variables cascade to the child elements.
+
+---
+
+### **3. Using the Component with or Without Overrides**
+
+**Usage Without Overrides (Defaults Applied):**
+
+```jsx
+import React from 'react';
+import ExampleComponent from './components/ExampleComponent';
+
+function App() {
+  return (
+    <div>
+      <ExampleComponent text="This uses default styles." />
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+export default App;
+```
+
+**Usage With Overrides (Custom Styles Applied):**
+
+```jsx
+import React from 'react';
+import ExampleComponent from './components/ExampleComponent';
+
+function App() {
+  return (
+    <div>
+      <ExampleComponent
+        text="This uses custom styles."
+        styleOverrides={{
+          backgroundColor: '#e0f7fa',
+          padding: '24px',
+          color: '#006064',
+          fontFamily: "'Courier New', monospace",
+        }}
+      />
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+export default App;
+```
+
+**Explanation:**
+
+- When `styleOverrides` are provided, the component sets the corresponding CSS variables inline, overriding the defaults.
+- The CSS variables set via the `style` prop have higher specificity and will take precedence.
+
+---
+
+### **4. Advantages of This Approach**
+
+- **Separation of Concerns**: Styles are kept in CSS files, making them easier to manage and update.
+- **Dynamic Styling**: Components can have their styles customized without modifying the CSS files or component code.
+- **Scoped Styles**: By using class names, styles are scoped to specific components, reducing the risk of style collisions.
+- **Flexibility**: You can easily change the theme or styles of your components by updating the CSS variables.
+
+---
+
+### **5. Detailed Implementation Guide**
+
+#### **5.1. Define CSS Variables in a Global CSS File (Optional)**
+
+If you have global styles or themes, you can define CSS variables in a global CSS file:
+
+```css
+/* src/global.css */
+
+:root {
+  --global-font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
+  --global-text-color: #333;
+  /* Other global variables */
+}
+
+body {
+  font-family: var(--global-font-family);
+  color: var(--global-text-color);
+}
+```
+
+**Import Global Styles:**
+
+```jsx
+// src/index.js or src/main.jsx
+
+import './global.css';
+```
+
+#### **5.2. Component CSS File Using Variables**
+
+**ExampleComponent.css**
+
+```css
+/* src/components/ExampleComponent.css */
+
+/* Default CSS variables specific to ExampleComponent */
+.example-component {
+  --container-background-color: #f9f9f9;
+  --container-padding: 16px;
+  --text-color: #333;
+  --text-font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
+
+  background-color: var(--container-background-color);
+  padding: var(--container-padding);
+}
+
+.example-component__text {
+  color: var(--text-color);
+  font-family: var(--text-font-family);
+}
+```
+
+**Explanation:**
+
+- **Component-Specific Variables**: We define default CSS variables within the `.example-component` class.
+- **Local Scope**: These variables are scoped to `.example-component` and its descendants.
+
+#### **5.3. Component Code with Style Overrides**
+
+**ExampleComponent.jsx**
+
+```jsx
+// src/components/ExampleComponent.jsx
+
+import React from 'react';
+import './ExampleComponent.css';
+
+const ExampleComponent = ({ text, styleOverrides = {} }) => {
+  // Style object for CSS variable overrides
+  const style = {};
+
+  // Set CSS variables only if overrides are provided
+  if (styleOverrides.backgroundColor) {
+    style['--container-background-color'] = styleOverrides.backgroundColor;
+  }
+  if (styleOverrides.padding) {
+    style['--container-padding'] = styleOverrides.padding;
+  }
+  if (styleOverrides.color) {
+    style['--text-color'] = styleOverrides.color;
+  }
+  if (styleOverrides.fontFamily) {
+    style['--text-font-family'] = styleOverrides.fontFamily;
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div className="example-component" style={style}>
+      <p className="example-component__text">{text}</p>
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+export default ExampleComponent;
+```
+
+**Explanation:**
+
+- **Conditional Overrides**: We only set CSS variables in the `style` object if overrides are provided, preventing unnecessary inline styles.
+- **CSS Variable Syntax**: We use the CSS variable names defined in the CSS file.
+
+---
+
+### **6. Applying This Pattern to Other Components**
+
+You can use this pattern for other components as well, such as buttons, headers, or cards.
+
+**Button.css**
+
+```css
+/* src/components/Button.css */
+
+.button {
+  --button-background-color: #6200ee;
+  --button-text-color: #fff;
+  --button-padding: 8px 16px;
+  --button-font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
+
+  background-color: var(--button-background-color);
+  color: var(--button-text-color);
+  padding: var(--button-padding);
+  font-family: var(--button-font-family);
+  border: none;
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  cursor: pointer;
+}
+
+.button:hover {
+  opacity: 0.9;
+}
+```
+
+**Button.jsx**
+
+```jsx
+// src/components/Button.jsx
+
+import React from 'react';
+import './Button.css';
+
+const Button = ({ children, onClick, styleOverrides = {} }) => {
+  const style = {};
+
+  if (styleOverrides.backgroundColor) {
+    style['--button-background-color'] = styleOverrides.backgroundColor;
+  }
+  if (styleOverrides.textColor) {
+    style['--button-text-color'] = styleOverrides.textColor;
+  }
+  if (styleOverrides.padding) {
+    style['--button-padding'] = styleOverrides.padding;
+  }
+  if (styleOverrides.fontFamily) {
+    style['--button-font-family'] = styleOverrides.fontFamily;
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <button className="button" style={style} onClick={onClick}>
+      {children}
+    </button>
+  );
+};
+
+export default Button;
+```
+
+---
+
+### **7. Notes and Best Practices**
+
+- **Fallback Values**: Ensure that default values are set in the CSS files so that components render correctly even without overrides.
+- **Specificity**: Inline styles (including CSS variables set via the `style` prop) have higher specificity than styles defined in CSS files, ensuring that overrides work as expected.
+- **Performance**: Overusing inline styles can impact performance, but setting CSS variables via inline styles is generally efficient.
+- **Naming Conventions**: Use consistent naming for CSS variables to maintain readability and ease of maintenance.
+- **Avoiding Conflicts**: Since CSS variables are scoped to the component's class, you reduce the risk of variable name conflicts.
+
+---
+
+### **8. Potential Enhancements**
+
+#### **8.1. Using CSS Modules**
+
+If you want to ensure that class names are scoped to the component and avoid any potential conflicts, you can use CSS Modules.
+
+**Renaming CSS Files**
+
+- Rename your CSS files to `.module.css` (e.g., `ExampleComponent.module.css`).
+
+**Importing Styles**
+
+```jsx
+// ExampleComponent.jsx
+
+import React from 'react';
+import styles from './ExampleComponent.module.css';
+
+// Use styles.exampleComponent instead of "example-component"
+```
+
+**Adjusting CSS Variables Scope**
+
+- CSS variables defined in CSS Modules are still global, so you need to ensure that variable names are unique or scoped appropriately.
+
+#### **8.2. Theming with CSS Variables**
+
+You can define a theme using CSS variables in a global CSS file and change the theme by swapping the values of these variables.
+
+**theme.css**
+
+```css
+/* src/theme.css */
+
+:root {
+  --primary-color: #6200ee;
+  --secondary-color: #03dac6;
+  --background-color: #ffffff;
+  --text-color: #000000;
+}
+
+/* Light theme */
+body.light-theme {
+  --background-color: #ffffff;
+  --text-color: #000000;
+}
+
+/* Dark theme */
+body.dark-theme {
+  --background-color: #121212;
+  --text-color: #ffffff;
+}
+```
+
+**Applying Themes**
+
+```jsx
+// src/App.jsx
+
+import React, { useState } from 'react';
+import './theme.css';
+
+function App() {
+  const [theme, setTheme] = useState('light-theme');
+
+  // Toggle theme
+  const toggleTheme = () => {
+    setTheme((prevTheme) =>
+      prevTheme === 'light-theme' ? 'dark-theme' : 'light-theme'
+    );
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <div className={theme}>
+      <button onClick={toggleTheme}>Toggle Theme</button>
+      {/* Rest of your app */}
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+export default App;
+```
+
+**Explanation:**
+
+- By adding a class to the root element (`<div>`), you can change the values of CSS variables and thus theme your application.
+
+---
+
+### **9. Conclusion**
+
+By keeping styles in separate `.css` files and utilizing CSS variables, you can achieve dynamic styling while maintaining a clear separation between your component logic and styles. This approach allows you to:
+
+- **Maintain Clean Code**: Component files focus on logic and structure, while styles are kept in CSS files.
+- **Easily Update Styles**: Modify styles without touching component code.
+- **Implement Theming**: Use CSS variables to create themes and switch between them dynamically.
+- **Override Styles**: Provide flexibility to override default styles when needed via props.
+
+---
+
+### **10. Next Steps**
+
+- **Apply This Pattern**: Update your existing components to use CSS variables and style overrides as needed.
+- **Define a Theme**: Create a global theme using CSS variables if you haven't already.
+- **Optimize Naming**: Ensure consistent and clear naming conventions for your CSS variables.
+- **Test Thoroughly**: Verify that styles are applied correctly and that overrides work as expected across different components.
+
+---
+
+**Feel free to ask if you have any questions or need further assistance implementing this setup! I'm here to help you create a flexible and maintainable styling system for your application.**
+
+---
+
+**Happy coding!** 😊