SideNavigation

Headless navigation container that orchestrates expanded/collapsed state and provides context for nested navigation items.

Overview

Purpose

The SideNavigation component headless navigation container that orchestrates expanded/collapsed state and provides context for nested navigation items.within our design system. It follows our compound layer principles, ensuring consistency and reusability across applications.

When to Use

  • Use when you need presenting information
  • Appropriate for display contexts
  • Follows compound component patterns

When Not to Use

  • Avoid when simpler alternatives exist
  • Don't use for interactive functionality
  • Consider alternatives for edge cases

Live Example

import React from 'react';
import SideNavigation from './components/SideNavigation';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <SideNavigation {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example sidenavigation content'}
      </SideNavigation>
    </div>
  );
}

Anatomy

Understanding the structure of the SideNavigation component helps ensure proper implementation and customization.

Property Description Type
rootOutermost container that hosts the component.Root

Variants & States

import React from 'react';
import SideNavigation from './components/SideNavigation';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <SideNavigation {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example sidenavigation content'}
      </SideNavigation>
    </div>
  );
}

API Reference

Props

No props extracted. Props may be inherited or use complex types.

Accessibility

Standards Compliance

This component follows WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and includes proper ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.

Accessibility Checklist

  • ○ Keyboard navigation support
  • ○ Screen reader compatibility
  • ○ Color contrast compliance
  • ○ Focus management
  • ○ ARIA attributes
  • ○ Reduced motion support

Usage Guidelines

Do

  • Use consistent spacing and sizing
  • Follow established patterns
  • Provide clear labels and descriptions
  • Test with assistive technologies

Don't

  • Override core functionality
  • Use without proper context
  • Ignore accessibility requirements
  • Modify without design system approval

Examples

Basic Usage

Simple implementation with default props and common configurations.

import React from 'react';
import SideNavigation from './components/SideNavigation';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <SideNavigation {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example sidenavigation content'}
      </SideNavigation>
    </div>
  );
}

Advanced Usage

Complex patterns including composition, state management, and real-world scenarios.

import React from 'react';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ 
      padding: '2rem', 
      display: 'flex',
      flexDirection: 'column',
      gap: '1.5rem'
    }}>
      <h3>SideNavigation - Advanced Patterns</h3>
      <p>Advanced usage patterns for SideNavigation include:</p>
      <ul>
        <li>Composition with other components</li>
        <li>Custom styling and theming</li>
        <li>Controlled vs uncontrolled patterns</li>
        <li>Form integration</li>
        <li>Accessibility enhancements</li>
      </ul>
      <p style={{ color: '#6b7280', fontStyle: 'italic' }}>
        Full advanced examples coming soon.
      </p>
    </div>
  );
}

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