React Multi-step Form Library
A React library for developers to easily create interactive multi-step forms using declarative code. Form inputs are displayed on separate "pages" and input values are automatically made available for form validation and submission through custom hooks.
Highlights
Declarative Configuration
Created reusable input components using custom hooks and the compound components pattern to allow the user to configure the form declaratively.
HTML5 Form Validation
Aligned input validation with the HTML5 standard through the Constraint Validation API. Validation logic and error messages can also be customized.
Optimized Animations
Optimized page transition animations (60 FPS) for a smooth interactive experience by avoiding reflow and creating a custom hook to generate scaling animations for each page.
Form State Management
Optimized form state management using techniques such as state colocation and logically separated contexts which minimize the number of unnecessary renders.
Accessible Keyboard Events
Implemented keyboard event handling to allow for seamless and accessible navigation through all inputs and form pages.
Responsive Design
Designed form components to be responsive and adjust automatically to fit any viewport size.
Lesson Learned
The more a component inverts control, the more flexible it becomes. Moreover, in order to build a truly robust and reusable library, one has to focus on solving a single problem and solving it well.
