Maintain component consistency

Use a consistent approach when working with components to improve code maintainability and ensure visual coherence throughout the application:

1. Reuse existing components rather than creating new ones for similar functionality.

   // Good: Using the existing ContentLayout component
   <ContentLayout title="Configure Chatbot" icon="lucide:settings">
     {/* Content here */}
   </ContentLayout>
      
   // Avoid: Creating new custom layouts for similar purposes
   

2. Centralize styling through component props (color, variant, size) rather than adding custom classes:

   // Good: Using standard props for styling
   <CustomLink
     path="/manage-groups"
     ariaLabel="Manage Groups"
     variant="dashed"
     color="secondary"
   />
      
   // Avoid: Adding custom classes that override the component's design system
   <CustomLink
     path="/manage-groups"
     className="rounded-md px-4 py-2 !font-bold hover:border-solid hover:bg-default-100"
   />
   

3. Extract reusable code into helper files when functionality is needed across multiple components:

   // Good: Create shared helpers for reusable functionality
   // In a helper file:
   export const PermissionIcon = ({ enabled }: { enabled: boolean }) => (
     // Icon implementation
   );
      
   // Then import in multiple components:
   import { PermissionIcon } from "@/helpers/permission-helpers";
   

4. Maintain separation between different component types rather than merging them into one:

   // Good: Separate components for different HTML elements
   <CustomInput type="text" {...props} />
   <CustomTextArea {...props} />
      
   // Avoid: Conditionally rendering different elements within one component
   <CustomInput type={type === "textarea" ? "textarea" : "text"} {...props} />
   

Following these principles ensures consistent UI patterns, reduces technical debt, and makes the codebase easier to maintain as it grows.