GitHub Primer
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Lightning Design System
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| Fact | GitHub Primer | Lightning Design System |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | Primer includes accessibility foundations, policies, principles and frameworks for accessible experiences. | The accessibility guidance recommends reviewing applications before release for WCAG 2.1 AA conformance. |
| Components | The Product UI documentation catalogs dozens of components including buttons, dialogs, forms, navigation, tables and overlays. | The development guide recommends Lightning base components first, then component blueprints, then custom components when needed. |
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Pick GitHub Primer if…
Primer suits designers and developers building product interfaces or marketing experiences, particularly those seeking guidance on React, accessibility, and design tokens. Figma access and contribution restrictions may matter to teams outside GitHub.
Pick Lightning Design System if…
SLDS 2 suits web teams building Salesforce-oriented interfaces that need shared components, design guidance, and accessibility practices. It is useful for developers and designers working with Salesforce products and Figma resources.