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Blank Pattern Template
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Use the content structure below when drafting a new design pattern.
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Title
Overview
Use this section to:
explain, in one line, how the pattern helps users.
Show an example - in most cases, a screenshot or link to a live example.
When to use this pattern
Use this section to:
Describe when to use this pattern.
When is it appropriate to use and what need does it help you meet?
When
NOT
to use this pattern
(optional)
Use this section to:
If necessary, highlight any exceptions or known scenarios where the pattern does not work.
If you include this section, explain what to use instead
(with
a relevant link if we’re suggesting an alternative pattern).
How it works
Use this section to:
Explain how the pattern works
(if
the pattern is too complex to have been fully described in the overview please elaborate here).
How to implement the pattern.
Steps to follow.
You can also include:
Snippets of code
things to avoid
variartions of the pattern
(for
example, department variations)
why it works
Research on this pattern
Use this section to:
summarise and lin k to research relating to this pattern
(ideally
a blot post) and describe any gaps or questions that still need answering.
Related patterns
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Link up to 3 related patterns maximum.
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Title
Overview
When to use this pattern
When NOT to use this pattern (optional)
How it works
Research on this pattern
Related patterns