Developing Dark Mode Components with SLDS 2

As dark mode becomes a standard user preference, modern web applications must adapt seamlessly to user theme choices. Designing components that look stunning in both light and dark environments is now a crucial skill for developers. This text-only guide teaches you how to implement dark mode-ready custom components using the Lightning Design System (SLDS 2). You will learn how to configure your development environment, leverage design tokens, and audit your code to ensure perfect visual consistency. What you'll learn: 1. Understand foundational SLDS 2 architecture and theme-aware design principles. 2. Configure a Salesforce DX project optimized for modern SLDS development. 3. Implement SLDS design tokens and CSS custom properties for dynamic styling. 4. Use the SLDS Linter to identify and resolve hardcoded styling issues. 5. Create flexible custom components that automatically adapt to dark mode settings. 6. Apply modern CSS practices to manage color contrasts and accessibility standards. You will start with the fundamental concepts of theme-aware styling and design tokens. From there, you will move to setting up your local DX workspace and using automated linting tools to adapt your custom components for dark mode. This course is designed for beginner-to-intermediate developers who want to master modern component styling. No advanced styling experience is required, though a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and component-driven architecture is helpful. Start reading today to build modern, theme-adaptive components that enhance the user experience.