reformPrior

reformPrior is a JavaScript library designed to simplify the process of managing and applying CSS class name transformations. It focuses on providing a declarative way to define how classes should change based on certain conditions or states, making it easier to maintain dynamic styling in web applications. The library aims to reduce the boilerplate code typically associated with manually manipulating class lists, particularly in complex component-based architectures.

The core concept behind reformPrior is the idea of a "transformation" which can be thought of as a rule. These rules define a mapping from an input state or condition to a set of CSS class names. For example, a rule could specify that if a component is in a "loading" state, the class "is-loading" should be applied, and if it's in an "error" state, the class "has-error" should be applied. reformPrior handles the logic of evaluating these rules and adding or removing the appropriate classes from an HTML element.

Developers can define these transformations using a simple JavaScript object structure. The library then provides a function or a hook that takes the element and the defined transformations as input. When the state that influences the transformations changes, reformPrior automatically updates the element's class list accordingly. This approach promotes cleaner code by separating styling logic from the component's core functionality and allows for more predictable and maintainable styles, especially in applications with frequently changing UI states.