Learn MATERIAL-UI with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 23, 2025
Practical Examples
Responsive navbar with Material AppBar
Card layout with interactive components
Form validation with MUI TextField and Buttons
Data table with sorting and pagination (MUI DataGrid)
Dialog modals for user interaction
Troubleshooting
Ensure proper import of Emotion or styled-components
Check theme overrides are wrapped in ThemeProvider
Verify MUI version compatibility
Tree-shake unused components to reduce bundle size
Debug responsive layout using `Grid` breakpoints
Testing Guide
Visual testing with Storybook
Unit testing components in Jest/RTL
Accessibility testing with axe-core
Responsive testing across breakpoints
Integration testing in React apps
Deployment Options
Static site deployments with Vercel, Netlify
Server-side rendered React apps
Bundled React apps via Webpack or Vite
Enterprise dashboards hosted on internal servers
Progressive web apps with React + MUI
Tools Ecosystem
MUI Core component library
MUI X for data grid and advanced components
Theme customization tools
Icons and Typography integrations
Official MUI templates and starter projects
Integrations
Seamless integration with React
Works with Next.js and Gatsby
Can be used with Redux or Zustand for state management
TypeScript support out of the box
Compatible with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library)
Productivity Tips
Leverage prebuilt components
Use ThemeProvider early for consistent styling
Compose layouts with Grid and Box
Lazy-load components to optimize performance
Use TypeScript for type safety
Challenges
Build a responsive Material Design dashboard
Create forms with validation and responsive layout
Implement a data table with sorting/pagination
Customize theme to match branding
Integrate MUI components in a full React SPA