Learn MATERIAL-UI with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 23, 2025
Installation Setup
Install via npm: `npm install @mui/material @emotion/react @emotion/styled`
Include Roboto font and Material icons for full experience
Import required components in React files
Use ThemeProvider to customize colors and typography
Optional: add MUI X components for advanced data grids
Environment Setup
Install MUI and dependencies
Add ThemeProvider at top level
Include Roboto font and icons
Use `sx` or `styled` for styling
Test responsive layouts with Grid and Box
Config Files
package.json - npm dependencies
src/theme/ - theme overrides
src/components/ - reusable MUI components
index.js - main app entry
webpack.config.js or Vite config - bundling
Cli Commands
npm install @mui/material @emotion/react @emotion/styled
npm run start - run development server
npm run build - production build
Tree-shake components to reduce bundle size
Optional: install MUI X for advanced components
Internationalization
Text content handled via React
Components support RTL layouts
Can integrate with i18n libraries
Theme and styling unaffected by language
Supports multi-language apps via React
Accessibility
ARIA roles included in components
Keyboard navigation and focus management
Screen-reader-friendly by default
Accessible dialogs, modals, and tables
Compliance with WCAG best practices
Ui Styling
Material Design-compliant CSS via JS
Global theming with ThemeProvider
Inline styling with `sx` prop
Responsive layout via Grid and Box
Customizable palette, typography, and spacing
State Management
Components integrate with React state
Forms, inputs, dialogs maintain internal state
Works with Redux, Zustand, or context
Dynamic UI updates handled via React
No internal global state in MUI itself
Data Management
MUI does not manage application data
Dynamic content handled via React props/state
DataGrid components handle tabular data
Forms use controlled components
Integrates seamlessly with front-end data flow