Can I pass additional classes to an Astro Component from parent? – Astro

The Solutions:

Solution 1: Astro’s `class:list` Directive

To dynamically add classes to an Astro component while preserving existing ones, utilize the class:list directive.

1. Pass Additional Class to Component:

   • Pass the desired class as a prop to the component where you use it, as demonstrated below:

   <ExpansionQuestion question={question.question} bg="bg-secondary">
     <Fragment slot="body" set:html={question.answer} />
   </ExpansionQuestion>
   

2. Use Prop to Control Background in Component:

   • Within the ExpansionQuestion.astro component, use the prop to dynamically set the background class:

   ---
   const { bg } = Astro.props;
   ---
   <details
     class:list={[
       "group duration-300 rounded-lg p-4 w-full",
       "shadow-md focus:outline-none focus:ring-0",
       bg || "bg-blue-gray"
     ]}
   >
   

   • class:list automatically combines the specified classes.
   • If the bg prop is provided, it will be used; otherwise, it defaults to "bg-blue-gray".

Solution 2: Passing Additional Classes with class Prop

To add additional classes to an Astro component from the parent:

1. Accept a class Prop: In the child component, accept a class prop and rename it to className to avoid conflicts with JavaScript’s reserved word. Use the rest parameter (...rest) to retain any other props passed.

2. Apply the Class: Within the child component, apply the className prop to the root element. This allows you to override or add classes to the existing ones defined in the component’s template.

3. Use in Parent: In the parent component, pass the desired class as a value to the class prop of the child component.

4. Scoped Styling: The className prop should be enclosed in the class:list directive, which ensures scoped styling. This means that styles defined within the child component will only apply to that specific instance of the component.

Video Explanation:

The following video, titled "Add Copy To Clipboard Buttons To Code Blocks - YouTube", provides additional insights and in-depth exploration related to the topics discussed in this post.

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