Microsoft Fast Design (fast.design)

Article summary

The article discusses Microsoft Fast Design, a design system that provides a collection of components with a certain look-and-feel, which can be implemented using various frameworks such as React, Angular, or VueJS. The system uses Web Components and is comparable to other libraries like Bootstrap or Material-UI. The components are designed to be accessible and provide a standard set of features, but some users find the default design to be unpolished. The system also includes a foundation package that provides un-styled base components for building custom designs.

Main themes

• Web Components
• Design Systems
• Accessibility
• Cross-Compatibility
• Customization
• Polish and Refinement

What commenters say

• Fast Design is comparable to other libraries like Bootstrap or Material-UI, but uses Web Components for better cross-compatibility.
• The default design of Fast Design is unpolished and may not be suitable for production use without customization.
• The foundation package provided by Fast Design is useful for building custom designs, but may not be as flexible as other libraries like Lit-Element.
• Some users are skeptical about the usefulness of Fast Design, citing the existence of other established libraries and frameworks.
• The use of Web Components in Fast Design allows for better accessibility and standardization of components.
• The lack of styling and polish in Fast Design's default components may be intentional, encouraging users to customize and extend the library.
• Fast Design may not be suitable for complex applications, but could be useful for simpler projects or as a starting point for custom designs.
• The library's focus on accessibility and standardization is a major advantage, but may not be enough to convince some users to adopt it over other established libraries.