Toast
Temporary notifications.
Also known as:
- Snackbar
Overview
Purpose
The Toast component temporary notifications.within our design system. It follows our composer layer principles, ensuring consistency and reusability across applications.
When to Use
- Use when you need providing system feedback
- Appropriate for feedback contexts
- Follows composer component patterns
When Not to Use
- Avoid when simpler alternatives exist
- Don't use for permanent content
- Consider alternatives for edge cases
Live Example
import React from 'react'; import Toast from './components/Toast'; import Button from './components/Button'; import props from '/props.json'; export default function App() { return ( <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}> <Button onClick={() => Toast.show({ title: props.title || 'Toast Notification', description: props.description || 'This is a toast message.', variant: props.variant || 'info' })}> Show Toast </Button> <Toast.Container /> </div> ); }
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Anatomy
Understanding the structure of the Toast component helps ensure proper implementation and customization.
Component anatomy diagram will be generated based on the actual component structure.
Variants & States
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API Reference
Props
Props documentation will be auto-generated from the component implementation.
Methods
Method documentation will be extracted from the component interface.
Accessibility
Standards Compliance
This component follows WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and includes proper ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.
Common Pitfalls
- Not dismissible via keyboard
- poor timeout semantics.
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
import React from 'react'; import Toast from './components/Toast'; import Button from './components/Button'; import props from '/props.json'; export default function App() { return ( <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}> <Button onClick={() => Toast.show({ title: props.title || 'Toast Notification', description: props.description || 'This is a toast message.', variant: props.variant || 'info' })}> Show Toast </Button> <Toast.Container /> </div> ); }
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Advanced Usage
import React from 'react'; import Toast from './components/Toast'; import Button from './components/Button'; import props from '/props.json'; export default function App() { return ( <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}> <Button onClick={() => Toast.show({ title: props.title || 'Toast Notification', description: props.description || 'This is a toast message.', variant: props.variant || 'info' })}> Show Toast </Button> <Toast.Container /> </div> ); }
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