atomic design

Atomic design is a bottom-up methodology that breaks down web design into smaller elements. The smallest components are “atoms,” which form “molecules” when combined, and these molecules come together to create “organisms” that represent templates or pages. This approach simplifies complex designs into manageable parts while maintaining a cohesive structure.

In WordPress, the Gutenberg Block Editor aligns with atomic design by using blocks—such as paragraphs or images—that serve as atoms or molecules, creating flexible, reusable components for building dynamic and user-friendly websites.