componentssection

In documentation and design systems, a componentssection is a dedicated area that catalogs the components of a software project. It provides an organized entry for each component, including its purpose, API, usage guidelines, and visual behavior.

A typical componentssection lists components with a concise description, the component's public API surface such as properties or props, events or callbacks, and any required or optional dependencies. It may include usage examples, accessibility notes, states, and responsive behavior. The section often links to individual component pages or live demos and may group components by category or design token usage.

Implementation and maintenance: The section is often generated from source code or design tokens to stay in sync, but can also be authored manually. It supports search and filtering, cross-references to related components, and versioning to reflect API changes. In some ecosystems it is part of a broader design system or component library documentation.

Benefits: It improves discoverability, standardization, and reuse, reduces onboarding time, and helps teams track API surface and changes across releases. Best practices include a consistent schema, up-to-date examples, accessibility considerations, and clear guidance on when to use or avoid a component.

See also: design system, component library, API reference, documentation generation.