Storybook8 update - DO NOT MERGE UNTIL 2025

[isacoder]

Description

This PR is to upgrade the UI Kit dependencies to use Storybook 8

Considerations on Implementation

• The upgrade follows the Storybook Migration Guide from 6.x to 8.0.
• Knobs retro-compatibility: This update retains compatibility with Knobs. Migration to Controls will be addressed in a separate PR.
• Node.js version requirement: Storybook 8 requires Node.js 18. Updated instructions for running the project with Node 18 have been included.

Pending for a next PR

• The addDecorator method has been deprecated. The JSX Decorator addon has not been updated in three years and is incompatible with Storybook 8.
• A workaround has been shared in the addon’s issue tracker.
  This test branch implements the workaround but requires updating all component stories to use Controls for compatibility, need to review the decision to use it with the team.

Reviewing/Testing steps

• Install a clean version of the UI Kit using npm ci with Node.js 18.
• Verify that Storybook components are displaying correctly and that Knobs functionality remains.
• Verify Router in Global page functionality.
• Review theme is working as expected.

[atomworks]

All looks good, thank you. Ready for deployment in the new year!