Create Link Component Styled as a Button

[sanjaysah101]

Description

Develop a reusable Link component for email templates that is styled to behave like a button. This approach is taken to ensure better compatibility across various email clients, as traditional <button> elements may not render consistently in HTML emails. By using an <a> tag styled as a button, we ensure that the component functions properly as a call-to-action (CTA) link while maintaining a button-like appearance.

Reason for Using a Link Styled as a Button:**

Email Client Compatibility

Many email clients have limited support for form elements like <button>. By using a styled <a> tag, we ensure that the button-like component will render correctly across all major email clients (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail).

Action Links

Emails typically contain calls-to-action (CTAs) that link to a webpage, so it’s more practical to use <a> tags styled as buttons. This allows you to wrap the action within a clickable link while ensuring the visual consistency of a button.

Styling Control

Styling an <a> tag allows for a more consistent visual design, making it easy to create a button-like appearance with CSS (e.g., padding, background color, border-radius).

Folder Structure

    src
        email
            components
                Link.tsx

Tasks

• Implement the Link Component:

  • Create a reusable Link component that wraps an anchor (<a>) tag.
  • Add props for href, target, and other necessary attributes.

• Apply Button-Like Styles:

  • Style the Link component to visually resemble a button, including background color, padding, and border-radius.
  • Ensure the component has proper hover and focus states.

• Test the Component:

  • Test the Link component in the React-Email preview to ensure it renders correctly across different email clients.
  • Ensure that the component is responsive and accessible.

Link Color: #6d28d9
UI Link: shadcn/ui