What is MUI Toast?
MUI toast is not an official or default component in the MUI Material library, but it is commonly used in apps to display brief notifications on the screen using components like Snackbar and Alert. These snackbar components act as react components that display short messages when a new date is selected, a note archived, or any error occurs.
Although MUI doesn't have a snackbar explicitly named "Toast", developers often import snackbar from MUI to implement custom snackbar behavior tailored for single line feedback or consecutive snackbars in the UI. You can easily import snackbar, edit its props, and style it using MUI Material elements. These toasts provide text directly related to the user's actions and can span various string types and object values.
How to use MUI Toast?
To use a custom snackbar or MUI Toast, first import snackbar from MUI in your react code, typically alongside Alert. Then, create a snackbar component that listens for user actions, such as picking a new date, and displays a message accordingly. For example, use const variables in your react component to control the open state of the toast. Use props like autoHideDuration, severity, and sx to adjust the snackbar's look and behavior.
Handle consecutive snackbars by using a queue operation, ensuring messages are displayed in the order they were triggered. This approach is effective for app features that need instant screen feedback without disturbing the window context. Add a reference or key to each snackbar for uniqueness and better render operation control.
How to style MUI Toast?
Styling a MUI material snackbar component is flexible and supports import customization using the sx prop or Material theme overrides. You can adjust vertical and horizontal positioning to display it at the top-right or bottom-left of the screen, and use custom colors for error, warning, or success states. Adjust the width, padding, font size, and border radius to align the toast's style with your app's branding.
Use import snackbar once and reuse it across multiple files, minimizing redundancy. Styling supports text directly related to the message content, and ensures a clear, single line display for simple alerts or multi-line for detailed message formats. Also, using consecutive snackbars ensures you don’t miss any important message on the screen.
How to build MUI Toast using Purecode AI?
To build a snackbar component or MUI Toast using Purecode AI, start by asking it to generate a react component that uses Snackbar and optionally Alert. Ensure to import snackbar components and define const variables to control the open/close state. Then, use Purecode to edit its style and structure, applying MUI Material rules and your app’s design system. You can customize props such as severity for error handling or success feedback.
For consecutive snackbars, define a string queue and process them using key-based operation logic. Purecode allows you to insert message, default props, and even FALSE as initial states to simulate conditions. You can define shift, ctrl, and reset behaviors for keyboard interaction and accessibility. With Purecode AI, you gain faster code generation and can easily access up-to-date documentation and examples for reference.