gpui-elements

What problem does it solve?

GPUI Elements provides a structured approach to building and composing UI elements in GPUI applications, enabling developers to create scalable, reusable UI building blocks.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Base element creation with div() as the foundation for all UIs.
• Chainable styling methods to build fluent, readable UI code.
• Composition with .child() and .children() to create element trees.
• Conditional rendering via .when() and .when_some() for dynamic interfaces.
• Flexible layouts using flexbox utilities for vertical and horizontal arrangements.
• Custom components via RenderOnce and Render for reusable UI patterns.
• Dynamic lists and composition of complex UI patterns from data.

Quick Start

Create a minimal view using div() as the base element, add a few children, apply simple styles, and render it within your GPUI application. Then expand by introducing conditional blocks and reusable components as needed.