A deliberately open area inside a reusable component where you can drop in your own content or another component, so one flexible component can serve many needs.
Synonyms
- slot
Related terms
In plain words
- an empty pocket in a component you fill with your own stuff
- a placeholder spot inside a building block
Usage example
The card has a header slot, a body slot, and a footer slot you can each fill however you like.
Don't confuse with…
- component variantA slot is a fill-in-the-blank space for content; a variant is a preset style version of the whole component.
Categories
- Design systems