[Tracking]: Addon Author Outreach & Documentation for Storybook 9

[valentinpalkovic]

This milestone focuses on ensuring a smooth transition for addon authors by providing a comprehensive migration guide and conducting community outreach similar to Storybook 8. The goal is to minimize migration friction, help maintainers update their addons, and keep the ecosystem stable through Storybook 9.

Items:

1. Create the Storybook 9 Addon Migration Guide

• Write a detailed migration guide similar to Storybook 8’s Addon guide
  • Document breaking changes from Storybook 8 to 9
  • Outline steps for addon authors to update their addons
  • Provide code examples for common migration patterns
  • Include information on deprecated APIs and recommended alternatives
  • List any required configuration changes
• Add a FAQ Section addressing common migration concerns

2. Storybook 9 Community Addon Outreach

• Identify the most widely used community addons
  • Review GitHub repos and downloads to identify top community addons
  • Categorize addons that may be impacted by breaking changes
• Reach out to addon maintainers
  • Create a standard outreach message explaining changes and providing the migration guide
  • Contact maintainers via GitHub issues or Discord to offer support
• Track migration progress
  • Create an issue tracker for addon updates similar to Storybook 8's outreach
  • Update documentation with the status of key addon migrations