Learn DOJO with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 22, 2025
Installation Setup
`npm install @dojo/framework`
Set up Dojo CLI for project scaffolding
Use TypeScript for components
Write widgets using JSX/tsx
Render root application widget via Dojo App container
Environment Setup
Install Node.js
Install Dojo CLI and framework via NPM
Configure TypeScript
Create project scaffold with CLI
Start building widgets and apps
Config Files
package.json - dependencies
tsconfig.json - TypeScript configuration
dojo.config.js - Dojo CLI settings
src/main.ts - app entry point
src/widgets/ - widget components
Cli Commands
`dojo create app` - scaffold project
`dojo build` - build app
`dojo serve` - development server
`dojo test` - run tests
`dojo deploy` - production deployment
Internationalization
Dynamic text via properties
External i18n library integration
RTL and locale support
Locale-aware formatting
Custom events for language change
Accessibility
Use semantic HTML
ARIA roles for widgets
Keyboard navigation support
Focus management in widgets
Screen reader-friendly UI
Ui Styling
CSS modules
SCSS/SASS
Tailwind CSS
Inline scoped styles
Theming support via variables
State Management
Reactive properties in widgets
Context for shared application state
Middleware for state hooks
Props for parent-child communication
Lightweight, no extra libraries required
Data Management
Reactive properties for UI state
Context for global state
Fetch API or GraphQL for server data
Middleware for reactive updates
Integration with third-party services