Stop exporting SCSS variables from your design system
📰 Dev.to · Alexander
Learn why exporting SCSS variables from your design system can be problematic and how to refactor your code for better maintainability
Action Steps
- Refactor your SCSS variables to use a single source of truth
- Use a token-based system for design variables
- Remove exported SCSS variables from your design system
- Update dependent components to use the new token-based system
- Test and verify the changes do not break existing functionality
Who Needs to Know This
Developers and designers on a team can benefit from this knowledge to improve their design system's architecture and collaboration
Key Insight
💡 Exporting SCSS variables can lead to tight coupling and make it harder to maintain your design system
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Key Takeaways
Learn why exporting SCSS variables from your design system can be problematic and how to refactor your code for better maintainability
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