OpenChakra is an open-source visual editor for React

Post by ath92 » Thu, Feb 13, 2020, 10:05 AM UTC

javajosh wrote: post #18

statictype wrote: post #14

Is there any toolkit available that lets you build a UI editor like this? We would like to ship a UI editor with our product that lets you define simple UIs that serialize to json/xml but are hesitant because of the effort required and resources at hand.

I wondery why people don't use SVG to describe their UIs. Then you don't have to invent a new language, worry about serializing, etc. SVG support in browsers is old and relatively stable.

Post by collyw » Thu, Feb 13, 2020, 10:29 AM UTC

ath92 wrote: post #22

javajosh wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I wondery why people don't use SVG to describe their UIs. Then you don't have to invent a new language, worry about serializing, etc. SVG support in browsers is old and relatively stable.

Because using SVG for user interfaces is bad for accessibility (e.g. for users who rely on screen readers)

Post by cypressious » Thu, Feb 13, 2020, 10:42 AM UTC

randomsearch wrote: post #12

OpenChakra is to React what X is to Vue. Does X exist?

Post by shinework » Thu, Feb 13, 2020, 10:53 AM UTC

Dirak wrote: post #3

As an engineer who works on design systems for a living, I have to say I'm thoroughly impressed with Chakra UI. Its implementation is refreshingly simple and support for generally overlooked things like color theming and responsiveness is generally really well done. Props to the devs for building this -- the care and attention to detail definitely shows.

Post by dharma1 » Thu, Feb 13, 2020, 11:02 AM UTC

statictype wrote: post #14

Is there any toolkit available that lets you build a UI editor like this? We would like to ship a UI editor with our product that lets you define simple UIs that serialize to json/xml but are hesitant because of the effort required and resources at hand.