name: "Cards"
description: "A foundational component that provides a structured container for related content with optional header, body, and footer sections."
category: "Layout"
slds_classes:
  root: "slds-card"
  elements:
    - class: "slds-card__header"
      description: "Header section of the card"
      purpose: "Contains title, actions, and header content"
    - class: "slds-card__header-title"
      description: "Title container within card header"
      purpose: "Holds the main heading for the card"
    - class: "slds-card__body"
      description: "Main content area of the card"
      purpose: "Contains the primary card content"
    - class: "slds-card__footer"
      description: "Footer section of the card"
      purpose: "Contains actions, links, or supplementary information"
  modifiers:
    - class: "slds-card_boundary"
      description: "Card with border styling"
      usage: "Adds visible border to define card boundaries"
  states: []
variants:
  - name: "Base"
    description: "Standard card with header, body, and optional footer"
    classes:
      - "slds-card"
    usage_context: "Default card implementation for content grouping"
    differences: "Clean card structure with defined sections"
lightning_component:
  name: "lightning-card"
  url: "https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/component-library/bundle/lightning-card"
  mapping_notes: "Direct mapping - Lightning component implements SLDS card blueprint"
accessibility:
  keyboard_support:
    - "Tab navigation through interactive elements within card"
    - "Focus management for embedded components"
  screen_reader:
    - "Card structure conveyed through semantic markup"
    - "Header, body, footer sections properly identified"
    - "Content hierarchy communicated clearly"
  aria_attributes:
    - "aria-labelledby for card titles"
    - "role='region' when card represents distinct content area"
    - "aria-describedby for additional card context"
usage_guidelines:
  when_to_use:
    - "To group related content together"
    - "For displaying data records or entities"
    - "When you need a structured content container"
    - "To create visual separation between content sections"
  when_not_to_use:
    - "For simple text content (use regular layout instead)"
    - "When content doesn't benefit from grouping"
    - "For navigation elements (use navigation components)"
  best_practices:
    - "Use descriptive titles in card headers"
    - "Group related content logically"
    - "Keep card content focused and concise"
    - "Use footer for actions related to the card content"
    - "Maintain consistent card sizing within collections"
  common_mistakes:
    - "Overloading cards with too much content"
    - "Using cards for single pieces of information"
    - "Inconsistent card styling within the same interface"
    - "Missing or unclear card titles"
code_examples:
  - title: "Complete Card"
    code: |
      <article class="slds-card">
            <div class="slds-card__header slds-grid">
              <header class="slds-media slds-media_center slds-has-flexi-truncate">
                <div class="slds-media__body">
                  <h2 class="slds-card__header-title">
                    <a href="#" class="slds-card__header-link slds-truncate" title="Accounts">
                      <span>Accounts (1)</span>
                    </a>
                  </h2>
                </div>
              </header>
            </div>
            <div class="slds-card__body slds-card__body_inner">
              <p>Card body content goes here...</p>
            </div>
            <footer class="slds-card__footer">
              <a href="#">View All</a>
            </footer>
            </article>
styling_hooks:
  - name: "--slds-c-card-color-background"
    description: "Background color for cards"
    category: "color"
  - name: "--slds-c-card-color-border"
    description: "Border color for cards"
    category: "color"
dependencies:
  css_files:
    - "card.css"
    - "media-objects.css"
    - "grid.css"
  javascript: []
  icons: []
  other_components:
    - "media-objects"
    - "grid"
    - "truncate"
related_components:
  - name: "Tiles"
    relationship: "similar"
    description: "Alternative layout component for content grouping"
  - name: "Panels"
    relationship: "similar"
    description: "Alternative container component"
  - name: "Media Objects"
    relationship: "depends-on"
    description: "Often used within card headers"
references:
  official_docs: "https://v1.lightningdesignsystem.com/components/cards/"
metadata:
  version: "1.0.0"
  last_updated: "2025-11-12"
  review_status: "complete"
  notes: " Cleaned invalid classes and CSS variables on 2025-11-12 using slds-plus.css as source of truth."