Workshop Overview

In this hands-on technical workshop, developers will learn essential Next.js concepts and build a functional dashboard application. Through practical exercises and guided coding sessions, participants will gain experience with modern web development practices and interactive UI implementation.

01 Getting Started

• Introduction to Next.js framework and its benefits
• Setting up the development environment
• Project structure and best practices
• Understanding server-side rendering (SSR) and client-side rendering (CSR)
• Basic routing and navigation concepts

02 Database: Storing User Data

• Database setup and configuration
• Implementing user authentication
• Creating and managing database schemas
• CRUD operations with Next.js API routes
• Data validation and error handling
• Security best practices for user data

03 Building Interactive Interfaces

• Component-based architecture
• State management strategies
• Form handling and validation
• Real-time updates and data fetching
• Implementing responsive design
• Accessibility considerations
• Error boundaries and loading states

04 Do-It-Yourself(DIY) Dashboard

Hands-on project where participants will:

• Design and implement a custom dashboard layout
• Create interactive data visualization components
• Add user preferences and settings
• Implement search and filtering functionality
• Deploy the application to a hosting platform

Prerequisites

• Basic JavaScript/TypeScript knowledge
• Familiarity with React fundamentals
• Node.js installed on your computer
• Code editor (VS Code recommended)
• GitHub account

Workshop Structure

Each section includes:

• Live coding demonstrations
• Hands-on exercises
• Code review sessions
• Q&A opportunities
• Best practices discussion

Expected Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Create full-stack applications with Next.js
• Implement secure user authentication
• Build interactive UI components
• Handle database operations effectively
• Deploy and maintain web applications

Resources

• Workshop starter code repository
• Documentation references
• Code snippets and examples
• Troubleshooting guide
• Additional learning materials