What are the trade-offs of a React component library?
Speed and built-in quality, at the cost of a dependency, a less unique look, and a larger bundle. For some apps these are fine; for others, the dependency and lack of uniqueness outweigh the speed.
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Use a component library for speed on internal tools and MVPs. Use custom styling with Tailwind or CSS Modules for public-facing apps where the design must be unique or bundle size matters. A middle path uses a library for hard primitives and custom for the rest.
For internal tools, dashboards, and MVPs where speed and consistency matter more than a unique design. The library handles accessibility and edge cases, which is valuable when you want to ship fast.
For public-facing apps where the design must be unique, or where bundle size matters and a heavy library is too much. Custom styling gives full control over the design and a lighter bundle.
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