DuckUI Component Library

Welcome to DuckUI, a versatile and feature-rich UI component library designed to streamline the development of modern web applications. DuckUI offers a collection of reusable, customizable components that cater to a wide range of use cases, from simple buttons and navigation elements to complex, interactive user interfaces.

Why DuckUI?

Building a cohesive and visually consistent user interface can be challenging, especially when working with different teams or across various projects. DuckUI addresses these challenges by providing a comprehensive set of pre-built components that can be easily integrated into any React application. Whether you’re building a small project or a large-scale enterprise application, DuckUI helps you accelerate development while maintaining high-quality UI standards.

Inspiration and Evolution

DuckUI draws inspiration from the excellent work done by the Shadcn team, whose library has been a go-to for many developers, including myself. However, while Shadcn provides a solid foundation, DuckUI takes things to the next level by introducing unique design philosophies and additional features that reflect my personal style and vision for modern UI development.

I want to emphasize that DuckUI is not about reinventing the wheel or copying someone else’s work—it's about building upon the strong base that Shadcn has established. I have deep respect for the Shadcn team and the community that has grown around their library. Their work has significantly influenced DuckUI, and I openly acknowledge that inspiration.

The journey from using Shadcn to creating DuckUI was driven by a desire to explore different approaches, experiment with new ideas, and address specific needs that I encountered in my own projects. While Shadcn is versatile and powerful, I saw opportunities to enhance the user experience by adding features, fine-tuning performance, and incorporating design elements that align with my personal aesthetic and functional preferences.

Key Features

• Modular and Reusable: DuckUI components are designed to be modular, allowing you to easily integrate them into your projects. Each component is highly customizable, ensuring it fits seamlessly into your design system.

• Accessible by Default: All DuckUI components are built with accessibility in mind, following best practices to ensure your application is usable by everyone, including people with disabilities.

• Built for Modern Web Apps: Leveraging modern web technologies, DuckUI components are optimized for performance and scalability. The library is built using React, making it a perfect fit for modern front-end development workflows.

• Extensive Documentation: DuckUI comes with comprehensive documentation, including code examples, API references, and interactive demos, helping you get up and running quickly.

Taking UI Development Further

DuckUI isn't just about offering a set of tools—it's about pushing the boundaries of what a UI component library can be. By integrating modern design trends, performance optimizations, and user-centered features, DuckUI aims to provide developers with a powerful toolkit that enhances productivity and creativity.

Here are a few ways DuckUI builds upon the foundation laid by Shadcn:

1. Enhanced Customization Options: DuckUI components come with more granular control over styles and behaviors, allowing developers to tweak every aspect of the UI to meet their specific needs.

2. Performance Optimizations: The library is designed with performance in mind, utilizing the latest techniques in React and JavaScript to ensure fast load times and smooth interactions, even in large-scale applications.

3. Thematic Flexibility: DuckUI allows for seamless theming, making it easy to switch between different design styles or create a unique look and feel that aligns with your brand.

4. Expanded Component Library: In addition to the core components inspired by Shadcn, DuckUI introduces new, innovative components that address more specific use cases, helping you build more complex and interactive UIs with ease.

5. Developer Experience: A key focus of DuckUI is to enhance the developer experience. The library is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, with clear documentation, well-organized code, and thoughtful defaults that allow developers to get started quickly while providing the flexibility to dive deep when needed.

Getting Started

To start using DuckUI in your project, follow these simple steps:

1. Install the Package

   Use your preferred package manager to install DuckUI to download the whole lib:

   pnpm add @ahmedayob/duck-ui

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   Or

   npx duck-ui@latest init

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   and use the following command followed by the package name to install specific components like <Button/>:

   npx duck-ui@latest add button

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2. Import Components

   Import the components you need into your React project:

   import { Button, Switcher } from '@ahmedayob/duck-ui'

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   Or

   import { DuckButton, DuckSwitcher } from '@/components/ui'

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3. Customize and Use

   Customize the components to fit your application's needs:

<Button>Button<Button/>

A Word of Appreciation

While DuckUI is an independent project with its own goals and vision, it's important to acknowledge the influence of Shadcn. Their work has been an invaluable resource and a major inspiration for many developers, including myself. I view DuckUI as a tribute to the open-source spirit, where innovation builds upon innovation, and where new ideas can emerge from standing on the shoulders of giants.

By bringing my own style and perspective to the table, I hope DuckUI will be seen as a complementary offering in the UI development space—a tool that provides additional options and inspiration for developers who, like me, want to push the boundaries of what's possible with modern web technologies.

Contributing

DuckUI is an open-source project, and we welcome contributions from the community. If you'd like to contribute, please check out our contributing guidelines and submit a pull request on our GitHub repository.

License

DuckUI is licensed under the MIT License, making it free to use in both personal and commercial projects.