Question 1

How to use ant-design-dark-theme with Create React App?

Accepted Answer

Since Create React App doesn't easily support Less by default, you'll need to eject or use tools like craco to configure Less-loader and add the theme via modifyVars in webpack settings.

Question 2

Can I switch between light and dark themes dynamically with this?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic switching requires reloading Less variables at runtime, which is complex. For smoother transitions, consider using CSS variables or a theme provider, though this theme is designed for static setup via webpack.

Question 3

Is ant-design-dark-theme accessible for users with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

It follows Ant Design's design principles that include accessibility, but being experimental, you should test contrast ratios and keyboard navigation to ensure it meets WCAG guidelines.

Question 4

Ant Design Dark Theme vs shadcn/ui for dark mode: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Ant Design Dark Theme is best if you're already using Ant Design and want official consistency. shadcn/ui offers more flexibility with Tailwind CSS but requires custom setup; this theme saves time but locks you into Ant Design's ecosystem.

Question 5

How to customize the colors in the dark theme?

Accepted Answer

You can override the provided Less variables by modifying them in your webpack config or Less files. For example, adjust specific color values in the theme object after importing it, but this may affect design consistency.

Question 6

Does this theme work with server-side rendering in Next.js?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires configuring Next.js to handle Less and modifyVars in webpack, which can be tricky. You might face issues with dynamic theme changes due to Less's client-side compilation.

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