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Hand over the decisions, too

A component handoff is a conversation about behaviour and the conditions in which each choice belongs.

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Name the purpose

Link a primary action token to a deliberate, important action. Use a quieter treatment when another action needs priority.

Show states in context

Include focused and unavailable examples beside the default appearance. Document the label, focus behaviour and surrounding explanation.

Keep questions visible

Record unknowns with the person who can resolve them. Petal Kit puts the selected token and its usage note beside the visual specimen.

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