In simple English
This tool gives you ready-made buttons, menus and forms for web pages. You do not need to design every piece from scratch. It saves you weeks of work when building a new website. The code is free to use on any project. You only need basic knowledge of JavaScript and React to make it work.
What it is
Material UI is an open-source library of user-interface components for React (a JavaScript library for building user interfaces) that implements Google's Material Design system. It provides dozens of ready-to-use elements like sliders, dialogs and tables so you can ship a polished web app quickly.
What it is good for
Solo builders who want their web application to look professional right away without writing custom styles for every button or menu.
- Huge collection of ready-to-use components like buttons, tables and dialogues.
- Active community with extensive documentation and examples.
- Permissive MIT licence allows free use in commercial projects.
- Can make every website look similar if you do not customise the default theme.
- Large library size can increase your final bundle weight if not configured carefully.
- Upgrading between major versions requires careful code changes.
Writing custom CSS and building user interface elements from scratch.
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npm install @mui/material @emotion/react @emotion/styled