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Introducing BuildGrid UI - A Modern React Component Library

· 5 min read
Adriano Maringolo
Adriano Maringolo
Creator of BuildGrid UI

BuildGrid UI Launch

Today, I'm excited to announce the public release of BuildGrid UI - a comprehensive React component library that I've been developing throughout 2024 and 2025. This marks my first open-source project, and I'm thrilled to share it with the developer community.

The Story Behind BuildGrid UI​

Like many developers, I found myself constantly facing the same challenge: component consistency across projects. While there are excellent UI libraries available, I always needed to make numerous modifications to adapt them to my specific needs. This led to a frustrating cycle of copying, pasting, and re-adapting the same components across different projects.

The Problem I Wanted to Solve​

My journey started with shadcn/ui, which I absolutely love and use extensively in my projects. However, I realized that maintaining copies of the same components across multiple projects wasn't sustainable. Every time I needed to make an improvement or fix a bug, I had to update it in every single project - a maintenance nightmare.

That's when I decided to create BuildGrid UI.

What Makes BuildGrid UI Different​

BuildGrid UI isn't just another component library. It's a curated collection of production-ready components that I've refined through real-world usage in my own projects. Here's what sets it apart:

🎯 Battle-Tested Components​

Every component in BuildGrid UI has been used in actual production applications. They're not just theoretical implementations - they're proven solutions to real problems.

🧩 Two-Tier Architecture​

  • Components: Basic, reusable UI elements (buttons, inputs, cards, etc.)
  • Blocks: Complex, composed components for specific use cases (data tables, file upload zones, HTML editors, etc.)

🛠 Built on Solid Foundations​

  • React 19 with TypeScript for type safety
  • Tailwind CSS for styling flexibility
  • Radix UI primitives for accessibility
  • Storybook integration for component development

📚 Rich Documentation​

Each component comes with:

  • Interactive examples
  • Comprehensive API documentation
  • Accessibility guidelines
  • Best practices and common use cases
  • Storybook integration

What's Included​

BuildGrid UI currently offers 41 components and 13 blocks, plus utility functions for common tasks:

Core Components​

  • Form Elements: Input, Textarea, Select, Checkbox, Radio Group, etc.
  • Navigation: Button, Navigation Menu, Tabs, Pagination, etc.
  • Feedback: Alert, Toast, Progress, Spinner, Skeleton, etc.
  • Layout: Card, Separator, Sheet, Dialog, Popover, etc.

Advanced Blocks​

  • Data Table: Feature-rich table with sorting, filtering, and pagination
  • HTML Text Editor: Rich text editor with toolbar and formatting options
  • File Upload Dropzone: Drag-and-drop file upload with progress tracking
  • Lazy Image Gallery: Performance-optimized image gallery
  • Month Navigator: Calendar navigation component
  • And many more...

Utility Functions​

  • Hooks: useLocalStorage, useDebounce, useCopyToClipboard
  • Formatters: Currency and date formatting utilities
  • Types: TypeScript utility types for better development experience

Getting Started​

Installing BuildGrid UI is straightforward:

npm install buildgrid-ui

Then import and use components in your React application:

import { Button, Card, Input } from 'buildgrid-ui'

function MyComponent() {
  return (
    <Card>
      <Input placeholder="Enter your name" />
      <Button>Submit</Button>
    </Card>
  )
}

My First Open Source Journey​

This is my first open-source project, and it's been an incredible learning experience. Creating BuildGrid UI taught me about:

  • API Design: How to create intuitive, flexible component APIs
  • Documentation: The importance of clear, comprehensive documentation
  • Testing: Building reliable components that work across different scenarios
  • Community: The value of sharing knowledge and tools with other developers

What's Next​

I'm committed to continuously improving BuildGrid UI based on community feedback and real-world usage. Here's what's on the roadmap:

  • More Components: Additional form elements, layout components, and specialized blocks
  • Theming System: Enhanced customization options for different design systems
  • Performance Optimizations: Continued focus on bundle size and runtime performance
  • Community Contributions: I'm excited to see how the community will help shape the library

Join the Community​

I believe that the best libraries are built by communities, not individuals. If you find BuildGrid UI useful, I'd love your contributions:

  • Try it out in your projects and share your feedback
  • Report issues or suggest improvements on GitHub
  • Contribute code - whether it's bug fixes, new components, or documentation improvements
  • Share your experience - blog posts, tutorials, or social media mentions help others discover the library

Conclusion​

BuildGrid UI represents my vision of what a modern React component library should be: practical, well-documented, and built for real-world use cases. It's the library I wish I had when I started building React applications.

I'm excited to see how the community will use and improve BuildGrid UI. Whether you're building a small side project or a large-scale application, I hope these components will save you time and help you create better user experiences.

Ready to get started?

Thank you for taking the time to learn about BuildGrid UI. I can't wait to see what you'll build with it!

Happy coding!
Adriano Maringolo
Creator of BuildGrid UI