[REQUEST NEW CONTENT] Top 5 best UI libraries to Use in your Next Project

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hello 👋,

We're interested in an article that explores the "modern" Top 5 best UI libraries to consider for your next project, providing developers with insights into modern tools for creating beautiful and responsive user interfaces.

Content Brief:

• Target audience: Web developers, UX/UI designers, and anyone involved in creating user interfaces for web applications.
• Keywords: UI libraries, user interface, (Include the top 5 libraries' keywords)

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[psalmuelle]

Hi @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku, I am interested in writing an article on this topic. Here is a proposed outline:

Outline

• Introduction
  • Overview of UI libraries and their importance in web development
  • Purpose of this article
• Criteria for selecting the proposed UI libraries
• (UI Library) - For the 5 lists
  • Introduction
  • Features of the library
  • Pros and Cons of using the library
  • Use Cases: Popular websites that make use of this library
• Comparison of these UI libraries, supported by a table
• Conclusion
• Other resources

This is a rough outline I can use. I intentionally did not add the lists to the library so that I could do my due diligence in picking the best ones. For sure, 'ant design' is going to be on the list ):

What are your thoughts on this?

[AD3NIRETI]

Hi @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku I am interested in this topic and promise to give in my best. Thank you. Here is a brief outline Introduction

• UI libraries can make designing interfaces easier and faster

UI Libraries

   1. Material-UI     - Features timeless aesthetics, intuitive customization, production-ready components and better accessibility     - Has comprehensive documentation and free basic features      2. Ant Design (AntD)     - Offers 50+ pre-made components, various packages and templates     - Has documentation and community discussions    3. React Bootstrap     - Compatible with a wide range of UIs and has thousands of paid and free themes     - Lightweight and accessible   4. Chakra UI     - Offers accessibility, customization and composability     - Optimized for different color modes   5Blueprint     - Offers 25+ standard components and real-time compositing     - Has excellent documentation and active contributors Conclusively:UI libraries can enhance your project's user interface and user experience.

[psalmuelle]

I have done my research and came up with these 5 libraries:

• Material UI
• Ant Design
• Chakra UI
• Shadcn
• Next UI

Criteria for choosing the UI libraries:

• Ease of learning
• Frequent updates and improvements
• Documentation
• Integration with Figma
• Community

[Tiioluwani]

@Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku I would like to take this topic Here is my outline

Top 5 best UI libraries to Use in your Next Project

Introduction

• Briefly introduce the concept of UI libraries and their importance in web development.
• Set the stage to explore the top 5 UI libraries that will be discussed in detail.

  What makes a great UI Library?

• Define key criteria for evaluating UI libraries, such as ease of use, customization options, responsiveness, and community support.
• Explain why choosing the right UI library can significantly impact the success of a web project.

  Top 5 UI Libraries Overview

• Provide a brief overview of each of the top 5 UI libraries, highlighting their main features and target audience.

  In-depth Analysis of Each Library

  Bootstrap

  Features and Benefits: Detail the core features of Bootstrap, such as grid system, pre-designed components, and responsive design capabilities. Use Cases: Discuss scenarios where Bootstrap excels, particularly in rapid prototyping and large-scale enterprise projects. Pros and Cons: List the advantages and disadvantages of using Bootstrap, considering factors like learning curve and customization flexibility.

  Material-UI

  Features and Benefits: Describe the unique selling points of Material-UI, focusing on its adherence to Google's Material Design principles. Use Cases: Highlight situations where Material-UI is particularly advantageous, such as projects aiming for a modern, clean aesthetic. Pros and Cons: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of Material-UI, including its reliance on React and the potential for complexity in larger projects.

  Tailwind CSS

  Features and Benefits: Explain how Tailwind CSS offers utility-first CSS, allowing for highly customizable designs with minimal effort. Use Cases: Discuss the ideal scenarios for using Tailwind CSS, including projects where speed and flexibility are paramount. Pros and Cons: Assess the benefits and drawbacks of Tailwind CSS, such as its steep learning curve and the need for custom configurations.

  Ant Design

  Features and Benefits: Summarize the features of Ant Design, emphasizing its rich set of high-quality components and themes. Use Cases: Identify the types of projects where Ant Design shines, particularly those requiring a professional and sophisticated look. Pros and Cons: Review the advantages and limitations of Ant Design, including its heavy weight and the potential for overwhelming smaller projects.

  Bulma

  Features and Benefits: Describe Bulma's features, such as its modular nature and flexibility, making it a good choice for projects seeking a lightweight solution. Use Cases: Discuss the suitability of Bulma for projects that prioritize simplicity and modularity, especially those targeting a modern, minimalist aesthetic. Pros and Cons: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of Bulma, including its limited component library compared to other frameworks.

  Comparison and Decision Factors

• Compare the libraries based on their performance, ease of use, customization options, and community support.
• Discuss decision-making factors for choosing one library over another, such as project requirements, team expertise, and long-term maintenance considerations.

  Conclusion

[victorcodess]

Hi @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku, I am very much willing to write on this topic. I have technical experience as an FE dev who has worked with these libraries. Here is my outline. Let me know what you think:

Top 5 Best UI Libraries to Use in Your Next Project

Introduction

• Briefly discuss the importance of UI libraries in modern web development.
• Highlight the benefits of using UI libraries for building user interfaces (UIs).
  • Increased development speed
  • Improved UI consistency
  • Responsive design support
  • Access to pre-built components
• Introduce the concept of "modern" UI libraries (e.g., focus on accessibility, customization, and performance).

Top 5 Modern UI Libraries

• (Each section will focus on a single UI library)
  • Title: Include the library name and keywords (e.g., "Material-UI: Google's Material Design")
  • Brief overview:
    • Key features and functionalities.
    • Design philosophy (e.g., Material Design, component-based).
  • Strengths:
    • Highlight the library's advantages (e.g., rich component set, extensive customization options, large community).
  • Use case examples:
    • Briefly mention the types of projects where the library would be a good fit.
  • Weaknesses (Optional):
    • Acknowledge any limitations or considerations for using the library.

Choosing the Right UI Library

• Provide factors for developers to consider when selecting a UI library:
  • Project requirements (features needed, design style)
  • Team experience and preferences
  • Level of customization required
  • Community support and resources
• Briefly mention additional modern UI libraries that may be worth exploring.

Conclusion

• Recap the importance of using modern UI libraries for efficient and effective UI development.
• Encourage exploration and experimentation to find the best fit for individual projects.

UI Libraries

From my experience and research, these are what I found to be the Top 5 best UI Libraries:

1. Material-UI
2. Ant Design (AntD)
3. React Bootstrap
4. Chakra UI
5. Mantine

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To give you an idea of the quality of my work, here are a few of my samples:

• Step-by-Step Guide: Adding Google Maps to Your React App Using Vis.gl
• How to create exit animations with Framer Motion

Hashnode featured both of these blog posts, and they have each amassed over 800+ views/reads.

[dev-makanju]

Hi @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku, i will be willing to take this up. Here is a sample of my work 1.https://dev.to/miracool/how-to-manage-user-authentication-with-react-js-3ic5 2.https://dev.to/miracool/popularity-is-not-efficiency-solidjs-vs-reactjs-de7

My Outline:

1.Introduction

i. Brief overview of the importance of UI libraries in modern web development ii. explanation of how they streamline the development process and enhance user experience

2.Top 5 UI libraries

A. Meraki UI

i.Overview: Introduction to Meraki UI and its core features ii.Built on Tailwind: Discussion on how Meraki UI leverages Tailwind CSS for design utility iii.Key Features: Responsive design, customizable components, and ease of integration iv.Use Cases: Ideal scenarios for using Meraki UI in web projects v. Community and Support: Evaluating the library's community support, documentation, and available resources vi. Performance: Assessing the performance impact of the library on your web application

B.Horizon UI

1.Overview: Introduction to Horizon UI and its unique aspects 2.Design Philosophy: Emphasis on minimalistic and modern design elements 3.Key Features: Pre-built templates, dark mode support, and component flexibility 4.Use Cases: Examples of projects that benefit from Horizon UI’s features v. Community and Support: Evaluating the library's community support, documentation, and available resources vi. Performance: Assessing the performance impact of the library on your web application

C.Mantine

i.Overview: Introduction to Mantine and its comprehensive UI toolkit ii.Versatility: Discussion on Mantine’s wide range of components and hooks iii.Key Features: Themed components, accessibility focus, and extensive documentation iv.Use Cases: Suitable project types for leveraging Mantine v. Community and Support: Evaluating the library's community support, documentation, and available resources vi. Performance: Assessing the performance impact of the library on your web application

D.Chakra UI

i.Overview: Introduction to Chakra UI and its modular approach ii.Component-based Design: How Chakra UI promotes reusable and accessible components iii.Key Features: Theme customization, responsive utilities, and built-in accessibility iv.Use Cases: Scenarios where Chakra UI excels in UI development v. Community and Support: Evaluating the library's community support, documentation, and available resources vi. Performance: Assessing the performance impact of the library on your web application

E.Material UI

i. Overview: Introduction to Material UI and its adherence to Google’s Material Design principles ii. Design Consistency: Discussion on the consistent and intuitive design system iii. Key Features: Rich component library, theming capabilities, and extensive community support iv. Use Cases: Examples of projects that benefit from Material UI’s robust framework v. Community and Support: Evaluating the library's community support, documentation, and available resources vi. Performance: Assessing the performance impact of the library on your web application

3.Conclusion i.Final thoughts on choosing the right UI library based on project requirements Encouragement to experiment with these libraries to find the best fit for individual needs

[vector-10]

Hi @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku, I have paid attention to your request and drafted this detailed outline for the article. I am open to feedbacks after a review.

This topic will cover the following sections:

• Introduction

Understanding core Concepts

• What is a UI library?
• The difference between UI libraries and CSS frameworks.
• importance of UI libraries in modern software development.
• Suggestions for choosing the right UI library based on project requirements and preferences.

- Overview of Selected UI Libraries in specified format below

• Name of UI Library
• Description of Library and its key features.
• Use cases and benefits of using the library in web development projects.
• Pros and Cons of the UI library.
• Examples of websites or applications built with the UI Library

Modern UI Libraries Selected

• Material UI
• Chakra UI
• Prime React
• Shadcn
• Mantine

Choosing the right UI Library

• Factors to Consider in choosing the right UI Libraries
• Specific project requirements/features
• Team experience and preferences
• Community support and resources

Conclusion Summary of the top "modern" 5 UI libraries discussed in the article.

What are the objectives of your article? The objective of this tutorial is to provide developers, UX/UI designers, anyone involved in crafting user interfaces with information on "modern" UI libraries that make setting up and building UIs faster and more efficient. At the end of the article the reader would be enlightened on more Libraries to explore for frontend development.

What is your expertise as a developer or writer? Advanced

What type of post is this? Frontend Development

Terms & Conditions I have read the Write for the Community program guidelines.

Please refer to my previous work for proof of writing expertise Containerize a full stack Application (Docker Compose) - https://vectorware.hashnode.dev/containerize-and-deploy-a-full-stack-mern-application-working-with-docker-compose-module-3

Understand the concept of Containerization - https://vectorware.hashnode.dev/introduction-to-docker-module-1-understanding-the-concept-of-containerization

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Thank you all for your proposals. I apologize for my delay. It may have led to the influx of proposals.

Hello @psalmuelle, Thank you for your interest as well.

To clarify, this topic was previously assigned to another author who used AI to generate most of his content. Hence, kindly avoid this approach as we do not allow for AI generated contents.

It is important to also note that we want unique contents only.

Furthermore, you did not include how to install these libraries, sample codes demonstrating their use, and images displaying the results of code execution in your outline.

Please let me know if you will be willing to accept these guidelines. Thank you.

[victorcodess]

Hi @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku, I am willing to accept these guidelines. Here is my updated outline. Let me know what you think:

Top 5 Best UI Libraries to Use in Your Next Project

Introduction

• Briefly discuss the importance of UI libraries in modern web development.
• Highlight the benefits of using UI libraries for building user interfaces (UIs).
  • Increased development speed
  • Improved UI consistency
  • Responsive design support
  • Access to pre-built components
• Introduce the concept of "modern" UI libraries (e.g., focus on accessibility, customization, and performance).

Top 5 Modern UI Libraries

• (Each section will focus on a single UI library)
  • Title: Include the library name and keywords (e.g., "Material-UI: Google's Material Design")
  • Brief overview:
    • Key features and functionalities.
    • Design philosophy (e.g., Material Design, component-based).
  • Strengths:
    • Highlight the library's advantages (e.g., rich component set, extensive customization options, large community).
  • Use case examples:
    • Briefly mention the types of projects where the library would be a good fit.
  • Weaknesses (Optional):
    • Acknowledge any limitations or considerations for using the library.
  • Installation:
    • Briefly explain how to install the library using a package manager (e.g., npm for React libraries).
  • Sample Code:
    • Include a basic code snippet with the library demonstrating a common UI component usage (e.g., button, form).
  • Result Image:
    • If applicable, include an image showcasing the visual output of the code example.

Choosing the Right UI Library

• Provide factors for developers to consider when selecting a UI library:
  • Project requirements (features needed, design style)
  • Team experience and preferences
  • Level of customization required
  • Community support and resources
• Briefly mention additional modern UI libraries that may be worth exploring.

Conclusion

• Recap the importance of using modern UI libraries for efficient and effective UI development.
• Encourage exploration and experimentation to find the best fit for individual projects.

UI Libraries

From my experience and research, these are what I found to be the Top 5 best UI Libraries:

1. Material-UI
2. Ant Design (AntD)
3. React Bootstrap
4. Chakra UI
5. Mantine

---

To give you an idea of the quality of my work, here are a few of my samples:

• Step-by-Step Guide: Adding Google Maps to Your React App Using Vis.gl
• How to create exit animations with Framer Motion

Hashnode featured both of these blog posts, and they have each amassed over 900+ views/reads.

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @victorcodess , Thanks. Please what do you mean by "If applicable, include an image showcasing the visual output of the code example"?

[victorcodess]

Hi @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku,

I initially considered a case where images displaying the results of code execution might not apply. But now, I think it would be very necessary to show the code result so the reader can know what the UI components look like.

[psalmuelle]

Thank you @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku , I am willing to accept and include the guidelines you have provided

[syakirurahman]

Hi @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku

I am interested to take this up. Here is my outline:

Top 5 Best UI Libraries to Use in Your Next Project

Introduction

• Briefly discuss what is UI library
• Why need to use UI library

What makes the best UI libraries

The criteria for best UI libraries

• Number of components & features
• How easy to use
• Popularity & community support
• Developer reviews & experience
• How easy to customize
• Unique features
• Accessibility & Performance

Top 5 UI component libraries

• Material UI
• Ant Design
• Next UI
• Mantine
• Chakra UI

Each item will contains:

• Brief overview of library
• Number of components & features
• How to install & use
• Popularity and Community support
• Unique features
• How to Customize
• Accessibility and performance

Choosing the right library

A brief guide how to choose UI library based on:

• Project type
• Team member experience
• Familiarity with library
• Design compatibility with brand / project

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Additional perks

If the idea accepted and the article published at Strapi, I will re-publish it to my dev.to profile dev.to/syakirurahman with canonical url to original post at Strapi blog. I have +3000 followers in Dev.to and some of my posts was trending / being top weekly posts in the past. This post will have a chance of being one of them 😄

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @syakirurahman ,

Thanks for your proposal. Great to see you have great contents on your dev.to profile. Awesome!

Please let me know if you are willing to accept the guidelines and suggestions I have made in the comments above.

Also, related to publication, how about publishing on our dev.to and medium publication/organization?

[syakirurahman]

Hi @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku,

Thanks for your response.

Yes, I'm willing to accept the guidelines and suggestions you've provided. I can even provide an interactive demo (using stackblitz) for each UI library.

Regarding the publication, i have no problem to publish it on Strapi publication anywhere.

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Thank you @syakirurahman ,

Please proceed!

[syakirurahman]

Hi @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku,

I completed my first draft here https://hackmd.io/@D2E_Vb0aRoqgvCOYeoB_DQ/rJeCT9MBA, please kindly review.

Thank you

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @syakirurahman ,

Thank you so much for your contribution to the "Write for the Community" program! We can't wait to see more 💪.

Meanwhile, I have a 403 forbidden error when I try accessing your draft. Could you please grant me both a view and edit access. Thank you!

[syakirurahman]

Hi @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku,

I just granted access to your email. Please check again. By the way, i also message you in Discord.

Thank you

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Perfect!

Thank you @syakirurahman. I will now add this to the review backlog.

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @syakirurahman,

Could you please ping me on discord with your following details:

• Full name
• Email
• Photo
• Bio
• Twitter Handle

Thank you for your contribution to the Write for the community program!