Hey team, our web app is starting to get messy with different button styles, form layouts, and color schemes across different sections. I'm spending way too much time rebuilding the same components. Is there a standard approach for keeping UI elements consistent without having to reinvent the wheel every time? It feels like we're duplicating work constantly.
I feel your pain! We had the exact same issue until we implemented a proper UI patterns library . It's essentially a collection of all our reusable components with clear usage guidelines. What really helped me understand how to structure one was this fantastic guide that breaks down the difference between design systems and pattern libraries. It explains how to create a single source of truth for all your UI components - everything from buttons and forms to complex data tables. This approach cut our design and development time in half once we got it set up!