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When should a developer use a component instead of writing new text?

A developer must use existing components for content. Prose is for transitions and context. Components carry the main information.

By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record

The rule

A developer must use existing components for content.

Prose is for transitions and context. Components carry the main information.

A developer should always check for an existing component first. If a component exists for the content type, the developer must use it. Prose is best for connecting different parts of content. Prose also provides context or introduces a topic. Components are designed to present key information clearly.

A developer is creating a blog post. The blog post needs to show a list of features. The developer finds an existing 'feature list' component. The developer uses this component instead of writing out the list in plain text. This makes the blog post consistent and easy to read.

Words you'll need

Resolved from this lesson's own record — real definitions, not invented for this page.

Design Patterns

Reusable solutions to common problems in design

Knowledge Representation

How AI stores and uses information it knows

Human-Computer Interaction

How people and computers communicate and work together

Questions people ask

More from the same record, pulled by shared topic — not written new for this page.

What are important rules for designing user interfaces?

A user will leave a page if it looks empty. Every screen should be 70-90% full of content.

How do I make sure a new companion page matches the main product's design and works everywhere?

The companion page must use the same visual style as the main product. This means using the same colors, fonts, and layout.

How should a developer build the user interface for new chapters?

The user interface for Chapter 1 is the master design. All other chapters must use this design.

How do I ensure a consistent brand identity across all web pages?

All web pages must use the same brand colors. Do not create new color schemes.

What to remember

A developer must use existing components for content. Prose is for transitions and context. Components carry the main information.