A style guide generated from the real product code, so its examples are the actual components. Because it is wired to the codebase, the documentation stays in sync with the shipping interface instead of drifting out of date.
Synonyms
- living documentation
- code-connected style guide
Related terms
In plain words
- design docs that pull from the real code so the examples are never out of date
Usage example
Because it's a living style guide, the button samples update automatically whenever the code changes.
Don't confuse with…
- style guideA traditional style guide is a static, hand-maintained document; a living style guide is generated from the codebase and updates itself.
Categories
- Design systems