1 3 Expander Explained

Key Concepts

• st.expander: A Streamlit function to create collapsible sections.
• Collapsible Sections: Sections that can be expanded or collapsed by the user.
• Content Organization: Using expanders to organize content in a clean and user-friendly manner.

st.expander

st.expander is a Streamlit function that allows you to create collapsible sections within your application. This feature is useful for organizing content in a way that allows users to focus on the information they need without being overwhelmed by too much content at once.

Collapsible Sections

Collapsible sections are parts of the user interface that can be expanded to show more content or collapsed to hide it. This functionality is particularly useful for FAQs, detailed explanations, or any content that doesn't need to be visible all the time.

Content Organization

Using expanders helps in organizing content in a clean and user-friendly manner. By hiding less important or detailed information behind expanders, you can keep the main interface uncluttered and easy to navigate.

Examples

Example 1: Basic Expander

import streamlit as st

with st.expander("Click to expand"):
    st.write("This is the expanded content.")
    

Example 2: Multiple Expanders

import streamlit as st

with st.expander("Section 1"):
    st.write("Content for Section 1.")

with st.expander("Section 2"):
    st.write("Content for Section 2.")
    

Analogies

Think of st.expander as a set of drawers in a filing cabinet. Each drawer can be opened to reveal more documents (content) or closed to keep the workspace tidy. This allows you to manage and access information efficiently without cluttering your workspace.

By mastering st.expander, you can create more interactive and organized Streamlit applications, enhancing the user experience and making your content more accessible.