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Fabien Schlegel
Fabien Schlegel

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Discover Atomic Design for modular and scalable interfaces

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What is Atomic Design?

Atomic Design, a design methodology initiated by Brad Frost, is inspired by the atomic model.

Interfaces are broken down into fundamental components called "Atoms". These atoms form the solid foundation of the design, organizing themselves into "Molecules", "Organisms", and finally "Templates".

Benefits for software development

Atomic Design offers enhanced modularity, simplifying code management and enabling more efficient maintenance.

Its scalability aligns perfectly with iterative development methods, facilitating the independent evolution of each interface level.

Going further

Atomic Design goes beyond a simple design approach. It's a philosophy that redefines the way we think about, build and evolve interfaces.

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