Learn ELM-UI with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Practical Examples
Build a centered login form
Create a responsive navigation bar
Design a dashboard with cards and grids
Compose reusable button components
Implement a responsive footer layout
Troubleshooting
Check type errors for element attributes
Ensure Box nesting is correct
Use proper units for dimensions
Verify alignment and padding logic
Debug layout by simplifying boxes
Testing Guide
Unit-test Elm modules with elm-test
Test UI elements via Elm assertions
Use Elm debugger to inspect model state
Validate layout and composition logic
Test dynamic updates and messages
Deployment Options
Compile Elm to static HTML/CSS/JS
Host on Netlify, Vercel, or any static server
Integrate with backend APIs
Use CI/CD pipelines for automated builds
Serve responsive web apps across devices
Tools Ecosystem
Elm compiler
elm-live for hot reloading
elm-format for consistent styling
Elm packages (elm-ui, elm/browser)
Editor plugins (VS Code, Atom, Sublime)
Integrations
Elm Browser for routing
HTTP for API calls
JSON decoding/encoding
Ports for JavaScript interop
CSS for advanced styling if needed
Productivity Tips
Reuse Box components
Keep layout logic modular
Use Elm compiler for type-checking
Leverage elm-ui documentation examples
Simplify nested layouts for clarity
Challenges
Adapting to purely functional layout thinking
Complex nested UI compositions
Responsive design within Elm UI constraints
Integrating external JS or CSS when needed
Debugging layout issues via types