Backlight

Open a new component and document it as you build. Write usage notes in MDX or Markdown, import the React example right into the page, and wire up an interactive demo so teammates can try props without leaving the doc. As you change the API, the platform parses the source and refreshes the props and event tables automatically—no hand-edited spreadsheets or duplicated effort. Drop in code snippets, usage do’s and don’ts, and accessibility callouts next to the runnable example, then publish. New contributors can follow the examples and extend the pattern with confidence because the reference, guidance, and code live together.

Keep your library navigable and dependable. Group components by domain or status, tag them with readiness levels, and surface search that returns examples, stories, and docs in one place. If you already have Storybook, point Backlight at your CSF stories and reuse them as first-class demos, avoiding a second set of examples. Spin up themed variants or token-driven previews so designers can verify spacing, color, and typography with real code. When a component changes, the documentation page highlights the delta, regenerates the API table, and shows linked stories and tests, so reviewers see the full picture before approving.

Run day-to-day work entirely in this space. Designers and engineers comment inline on components and docs, turning feedback into actionable tasks without switching tools. Share a link with stakeholders to collect targeted input, capture screenshots, and track decisions. Hook your test runs to the project so each component shows pass/fail status and reports, helping you block merges on regressions and prioritize fixes. During a release, filter the catalog by updated items, skim the auto-refreshed API and stories, and assemble release notes directly from the documented changes. For onboarding, send newcomers to the catalog home: they can explore, experiment in live sandboxes, read contribution guidelines, and open a small improvement to learn the workflow on day one.