quick to-do list - new project

[luisracosta]

Can you help me start a project using PrimeReact Blocks?

I followed these steps:

npx create-next-app@latest test
cd test
npm --save install primereact
npm --save install primeicons
npm --save install primeflex

and now, I have an initial project (NEXTJS react).

I have some questions:
Can I choose TS or JS? Does the library work with both?
The "copy" and "paste" blocks work with both?

I chose JS because the examples extensions are JS.

The page:
src/app/page.js
is the start of my test project in my project test.

What are the imports and variables to import?
I want to test this: (not all dashboards only the Sidebar dashboard)
pages/application/dashboard/index.js

Can you help me create a quick to-do list on how to generate a website using the dashboard and add another resource from the library?
for example an button click opens any other resource
I am having difficulty putting everything together in a new project that doesn't expose the library's code.

[vieira-brz]

Certainly! Setting up a Next.js project with PrimeReact and creating a dashboard with additional functionalities like buttons opening resources can be exciting. Let’s break down the process step-by-step, including the use of JavaScript (JS), which you’ve chosen based on the example extensions.

Step 1: Project Setup with PrimeReact

You've already initialized your Next.js project and installed PrimeReact, PrimeIcons, and PrimeFlex. Here’s a quick checklist to ensure everything is set up correctly:

• Next.js app initialization: npx create-next-app@latest test
• Navigate into the project: cd test
• Install PrimeReact and related libraries:

  npm install primereact primeicons primeflex

Step 2: Choosing Between TypeScript (TS) and JavaScript (JS)

PrimeReact works seamlessly with both TypeScript and JavaScript. You can choose based on your preference or project requirements:

• TypeScript: Offers type safety and is beneficial for larger projects or projects where you need to manage complex data structures.
• JavaScript: Easier to start with and sufficient for many projects, especially if you're more familiar with it.

Since you have chosen JavaScript, we will continue with JS.

Step 3: Basic Setup for Using PrimeReact

To use PrimeReact components, you need to import the necessary CSS files in your project. You can add these lines to your pages/_app.js to include global styles:

import 'primereact/resources/themes/saga-blue/theme.css';  //theme
import 'primereact/resources/primereact.min.css';          //core css
import 'primeicons/primeicons.css';                        //icons

Step 4: Creating a Dashboard with Sidebar

You want to start with a dashboard layout using a sidebar. Let’s set up a basic dashboard page:

1. Create a new file for your dashboard at pages/dashboard.js.

2. Import PrimeReact components you plan to use, starting with the Sidebar:

   import { Sidebar } from 'primereact/sidebar';
   import { Button } from 'primereact/button';

3. Set up the Sidebar component within your dashboard:

   import React, { useState } from 'react';
   import { Sidebar } from 'primereact/sidebar';
   import { Button } from 'primereact/button';
   
   const Dashboard = () => {
       const [visible, setVisible] = useState(false);
   
       return (
           <>
               <Button label="Toggle Sidebar" onClick={(e) => setVisible(true)} />
               <Sidebar visible={visible} onHide={() => setVisible(false)}>
                   <h3>Dashboard Content</h3>
                   {/* Add other components or links here */}
               </Sidebar>
           </>
       );
   }
   
   export default Dashboard;

Step 5: Adding Another Feature (Button to Open a Resource)

Let’s say you want a button that opens a dialog or another component. You could integrate the Dialog component from PrimeReact:

1. Add the Dialog import to your dashboard.js:

   import { Dialog } from 'primereact/dialog';

2. Setup state and Dialog in your component:

   const [dialogVisible, setDialogVisible] = useState(false);
   
   // Inside your return statement, add a button and Dialog component
   <Button label="Open Dialog" onClick={() => setDialogVisible(true)} />
   <Dialog header="Dialog" visible={dialogVisible} onHide={() => setDialogVisible(false)}>
       <p>This is a simple dialog component.</p>
   </Dialog>

Step 6: Running and Testing Your Application

• Run your application with npm run dev and navigate to http://localhost:3000/dashboard to see your new dashboard with the Sidebar and additional functionalities.

Final Notes

• Experiment and expand: As you grow comfortable, you can add more components and utilities from PrimeReact.
• Consider state management: For a more complex application, you might want to look into state management solutions like Redux or Context API.

This setup should give you a good starting point for creating a dashboard with a sidebar and integrating additional PrimeReact components into a Next.js project using JavaScript.

[luisracosta]

Thank you very much for the support.
I purchased primeUI blocks react.
Is the procedure the same?