Generating UI Elements

Generate UI elements fast with generative AI

User interfaces are the graphical applications that allow users to interact with your data and services. It is the text on this page, the Next button at the bottom, and the overall layout of the page. When developing apps, you will want to create specific elements due to requirements or design preferences. Let's take look at an example of building a hero section on our bicycle rental application home page. A hero section is more or less a banner, a section that is usually full width and a large height with image or text on it.

Example: Building a Hero Section on a Next.js Bicycle Rental Application Homepage

Prompt

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what are some design considerations and code snippets for building a hero section on a Next.js bicycle rental application homepage?

Prompt /w prompt store:

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create a hero section on contact page, next-chakra-config

Response

When building a hero section on a Next.js bicycle rental application homepage, there are a few design considerations to keep in mind. First, you'll want to consider the visual hierarchy of the section. A hero section is typically the first thing a user sees on a website, so it should be eye-catching and informative. You'll want to use clear and concise copy that conveys the main message of your application, along with high-quality images or illustrations that support that message.

Another consideration is the layout of the section. You can use a full-screen layout that takes up the entire viewport, or a more traditional layout with a fixed width. You'll also want to consider the placement of any buttons or calls to action, such as "Rent Now" or "Learn More".

Here's an example of how you could structure the code for a hero section in your Next.js application:

import { Box, Heading, Text, Button } from "@chakra-ui/react";

const HeroSection = () => {
  return (
    <Box bg="gray.100" py={16}>
      <Box maxW="xl" mx="auto" px={4} textAlign="center">
        <Heading as="h1" size="4xl" mb={8}>
          Rent a Bicycle Today
        </Heading>
        <Text fontSize="2xl" mb={12}>
          Explore the city on two wheels with our convenient bike rental service.
        </Text>
        <Button colorScheme="teal" size="lg">
          Rent Now
        </Button>
      </Box>
    </Box>
  );
};

export default HeroSection;

In this example, we're using Chakra UI to style the hero section. The Box component sets the background color of the section, and the maxW and mx props center the content of the section. The Heading and Text components display the main message and supporting copy, and the Button component provides a call to action.

Discussion:

As we see in the response above, we are able to quickly create a UI element to represent a hero section. This same approach could be used to generate a button, table, a form, or any other UI element you can think of. This can obviously save time and effort compared to writing the code from scratch. Additionally, by using prompts to guide the generative AI, developers can ensure that the code snippets or templates are tailored to their specific project and needs.

In the example of building a hero section for a Next.js bicycle rental application homepage, a generative AI model could potentially generate code snippets for different layouts, colors, and call-to-action buttons based on the prompts given by the developer. This can help expedite the development process and ensure that the resulting hero section is both visually appealing and effective at conveying the main message of the application.