Materialize Collections

Materialize collections are used to display a set of related items such as products, posts, or contacts. They are a UI pattern for displaying large sets of data in an organized way.

Syntax

To create a collection, you can use the following syntax:

<ul class="collection">
    <li class="collection-item">Item 1</li>
    <li class="collection-item">Item 2</li>
    <li class="collection-item">Item 3</li>
</ul>

Use

Collections can be used to display various types of data, such as:

• Products in an online store
• Contacts in an address book
• Posts in a social media feed

They are a simple and effective way to organize and display large sets of data in a clean and user-friendly manner.

Importance

Materialize collections are an important UI pattern because they provide a consistent and recognizable way to display large sets of related data. They allow users to quickly scan and find the information they are looking for without having to sift through a cluttered and confusing interface.

Example

Here's an example of how to use Materialize collections to display a list of contacts:

<ul class="collection">
    <li class="collection-item avatar">
        <img src="img1.jpg" alt="" class="circle">
        <span class="title">John Doe</span>
        <p>Phone: 555-555-5555<br>
           Email: john.doe@example.com</p>
    </li>
    <li class="collection-item avatar">
        <img src="img2.jpg" alt="" class="circle">
        <span class="title">Jane Smith</span>
        <p>Phone: 555-555-5555<br>
           Email: jane.smith@example.com</p>
    </li>
    <li class="collection-item avatar">
        <img src="img3.jpg" alt="" class="circle">
        <span class="title">Bob Johnson</span>
        <p>Phone: 555-555-5555<br>
           Email: bob.johnson@example.com</p>
    </li>
</ul>

Summary

Materialize collections are an important UI pattern that allow for the display of large sets of related data in an organized and user-friendly way. They can be used to display various types of data, such as contacts, products, and social media posts. Using Materialize's built-in collection styles ensures a consistent and recognizable design across your application.