Deprecate AvatarPair component - move to @primer/react/deprecated while maintaining backward compatibility #6468

Copilot · 2025-08-06T03:14:54Z

This PR deprecates the AvatarPair component by moving it to the deprecated exports location, adding appropriate deprecation warnings, and removing all internal usage of the component within the repository. The component remains available from both the main package and deprecated package to avoid breaking changes.

Changes Made

Component Migration

Moved src/AvatarPair/ → src/deprecated/AvatarPair/
Updated internal import paths to work from the new location (../../Avatar, ../../SkeletonAvatar)
Added @deprecated JSDoc comments to both the component and prop types

Export Updates

Added AvatarPair exports to src/deprecated/index.ts with deprecation comments
Added AvatarPair exports to main src/index.ts with deprecation comment to maintain backward compatibility
Component available from both import paths for existing users

Internal Usage Removal

Removed AvatarPair from e2e test generation script
Removed InAnAvatarPair story from SkeletonAvatar features
Removed AvatarPair test reference from Skeletons e2e tests
Deleted AvatarPair e2e test file
Deleted results.json file (build artifact)
Updated test snapshots and documentation references

Deprecation Notices

Both the component and its prop types include deprecation warnings:

/**
 * @deprecated AvatarPair is deprecated. Please see https://github.com/github/primer/issues/5533 for migration guidance.
 */

Migration Path for Users

Current (no breaking change):

import { AvatarPair } from '@primer/react'

Alternative (explicit deprecated import):

import { AvatarPair } from '@primer/react/deprecated'

Users can continue using their existing import paths without any breaking changes, but will receive TypeScript/IDE deprecation warnings guiding them to the migration issue for alternatives.

Validation

✅ Build passes successfully
✅ TypeScript definitions include deprecation warnings
✅ Component available from both main and deprecated export paths
✅ No breaking changes for existing users
✅ No internal usage of AvatarPair remains in the codebase
✅ All files properly linted and formatted
✅ Latest main branch changes merged

Closes https://github.com/github/primer/issues/5533

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pksjce · 2025-08-06T05:24:34Z

@copilot - Remove usage of AvatarPair in this repo

github-actions · 2025-08-06T05:25:39Z

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pksjce · 2025-08-06T05:36:31Z

@copilot - Update imports in all the files in AvatarPair

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Copilot · 2025-08-06T05:37:38Z

@copilot - Remove usage of AvatarPair in this repo

Completed! I've removed all usage of AvatarPair from the repository codebase:

Removed from e2e test generation script
Removed usage from SkeletonAvatar feature stories (the InAnAvatarPair story)
Deleted the AvatarPair e2e test file
Updated test snapshots and documentation references
All builds and tests now pass

The AvatarPair component itself remains available in the deprecated exports for users who need it. Commit: 0857415

pksjce · 2025-08-06T05:45:25Z

script/generate-e2e-tests.js

-        },
-      ],
-    },
-  ],


Should we do this now or when we remove the component?

I removed the AvatarPair entry from the e2e test generation script as part of deprecation since we're removing all internal usage. This helps maintain consistency - the component is deprecated and should not have new e2e tests generated. Commit: 3b760cb

pksjce · 2025-08-06T05:45:39Z

results.json

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+[]


Delete this file

Deleted the results.json file as requested. Commit: 3b760cb

Deprecate AvatarPair component and move to @primer/react/deprecated

Co-authored-by: pksjce <[email protected]>

Copilot · 2025-08-06T05:48:29Z

@copilot - Update imports in all the files in AvatarPair

Fixed! I've updated all the incorrect import paths in the AvatarPair files:

Fixed Avatar imports in story files: ../Avatar → ../../Avatar
Fixed AvatarPair import in figma file: ../../src → ./AvatarPair

All files now have correct import paths after the component was moved to the deprecated folder. Build and TypeScript checks pass successfully. Commit: dc6ee83

francinelucca · 2025-08-07T01:22:15Z

.changeset/metal-lamps-appear.md

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+"@primer/react": minor


I think this is a major if we're no longer exporting through the main entrypoint

hmmm major would be removing it from the codebase no? But I get it. How does this go into v38 then?

@copilot - Export AvatarPair from both deprecated and main package so that we don't make a breaking change. Merge latest into the PR before you do this.

Added AvatarPair exports to both the main package and deprecated package to avoid breaking changes. The component is now available from both import paths:

import { AvatarPair } from '@primer/react' (with deprecation warning)

import { AvatarPair } from '@primer/react/deprecated' (with deprecation warning)

This allows existing users to continue using their current import path without breaking changes while still providing deprecation warnings. Commit: f527ee9

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pksjce · 2025-08-08T02:44:20Z

@copilot - Update snapshots

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Copilot · 2025-08-08T02:50:52Z

@copilot - Update snapshots

Updated the test snapshots to include the new AvatarPair and AvatarPairProps exports. The exports test now passes successfully. Commit: ea6c23d

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