We Built a Dashboard in 13 Minutes Using Rocket by DhiWise

We built a complete, production-ready dashboard in 13 minutes using Rocket by DhiWise. The platform uses AI to turn text prompts into clean React code. Get full code ownership and deploy functional applications in a fraction of the usual time.

Need a complete dashboard for your project? Getting the charts and metrics right takes weeks of coding, multiple developers, and endless tweaks. That's why we were stunned when we built a complete, production-ready one in 13 minutes. And we're not talking about a simple mockup—it was the real deal, with interactive charts and a fully responsive design.

This diagram shows how Rocket transforms ideas into live applications. The platform processes natural language prompts through AI, generates clean code, provides real-time previews, and deploys directly to production URLs.

The Traditional Dashboard Development Nightmare

Building a dashboard typically involves multiple steps and technologies. You start with a data source, design the user interface, write queries to fetch metrics, create various charts for visualization, handle responsive layouts, and manage state. Most developers spend days just setting up the basic structure before adding any meaningful functionality.

Let me share our experience with Rocket. We needed an analytics dashboard to track user engagement metrics. The requirements included line chart visualization, data tables with filtering capabilities, a responsive layout that works on all devices, and real-time data updates.

Enter Rocket by DhiWise

Rocket.new turns ideas into live web and mobile apps in minutes. Describe what you need in plain English or paste a Figma link—Rocket does the rest. From design to deployment in minutes. This isn't marketing speak—we tested it ourselves.

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The platform supports multiple frameworks and deployment options:

The 13-Minute Dashboard Build

We decided to test Rocket with a practical scenario. Our prompt was simple:

"Create a dashboard with user analytics showing daily active users, revenue metrics, and engagement charts. Include filters for date ranges and export functionality."

Here's the actual code Rocket generated for our dashboard structure:

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import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
import { LineChart, Line, XAxis, YAxis, CartesianGrid, Tooltip, ResponsiveContainer } from 'recharts';

const Dashboard = () => {
  const [dateRange, setDateRange] = useState('7days');
  const [metrics, setMetrics] = useState({
    activeUsers: 1250,
    revenue: 15420,
    engagement: 78.5
  });

  const chartData = [
    { name: 'Mon', users: 120, revenue: 2400 },
    { name: 'Tue', users: 190, revenue: 1398 },
    { name: 'Wed', users: 300, revenue: 9800 },
    { name: 'Thu', users: 208, revenue: 3908 },
    { name: 'Fri', users: 189, revenue: 4800 }
  ];

  return (
    <div className="dashboard-container">
      <div className="metrics-grid">
        <div className="metric-card">
          <h3>Daily Active Users</h3>
          <p className="metric-value">{metrics.activeUsers}</p>
        </div>
        <div className="metric-card">
          <h3>Revenue</h3>
          <p className="metric-value">${metrics.revenue}</p>
        </div>
      </div>
      <ResponsiveContainer width="100%" height={400}>
        <LineChart data={chartData}>
          <CartesianGrid strokeDasharray="3 3" />
          <XAxis dataKey="name" />
          <YAxis />
          <Tooltip />
          <Line type="monotone" dataKey="users" stroke="#8884d8" />
        </LineChart>
      </ResponsiveContainer>
    </div>
  );
};

This code snippet demonstrates Rocket's clean, production-ready output. The platform generated a complete component structure, integrated popular charting libraries, and included responsive design patterns—no boilerplate code, no configuration headaches.

What Makes Rocket Different

Most no-code platforms create visual builders that trap you in their ecosystem. DhiWise lets you create a Web UI using React, Next.js, HTML, and hybrid apps using Flutter. You get the actual source code.

The platform's approach to dashboard creation focuses on three core principles. First, it uses natural language processing to understand requirements without technical jargon. Second, it generates clean, maintainable code that developers can modify and extend. Third, it provides instant deployment with real URLs for immediate testing and sharing.

The key differentiator is code ownership. You get complete code ownership. You can view, download, share, customize, and use code wherever you want. You're not locked into their platform. Export your project and continue development in your preferred environment.

Breaking Down the Dashboard Components

Our dashboard included several essential elements. The main menu navigation was generated automatically with proper routing. Each chart component had interactive features like hover effects and data point selection. The filter system included date range pickers and category selectors that connect to the data source.

We were most impressed by Rocket's data visualization capabilities. Rocket generated line chart components with smooth animations, bar charts for comparative metrics, and data tables with sorting and pagination. The responsive grid layout adapted perfectly to different screen sizes without additional coding.

Integration and Deployment Magic

Connect Figma: Sync your design source for fast updates. Connect GitHub: Link your repo for versioning and collaboration. Connect Netlify: Push to production in one click. Connect Supabase: Full-stack starts here: Supabase linked, backend ready.

Setting up integrations took minutes instead of hours. The Figma connection allowed us to import existing design components. GitHub integration enables version control and team collaboration. Netlify deployment happened with a single button click, providing a live URL immediately.

The Supabase integration deserves special mention. Database tables were created automatically based on our dashboard requirements. API endpoints were generated for data fetching and user authentication. Real-time subscriptions were configured for live dashboard updates.

The Reality Check

Did we build a production-ready dashboard in 13 minutes? The answer requires some context. The core functionality, visual design, and basic interactions were complete within that timeframe. Additional customization, branding adjustments, and specific business logic took extra time.

What would typically take days of development was reduced to minutes of prompting and configuration. The generated code quality exceeded expectations - properly structured, commented, and following best practices. Most importantly, the dashboard worked as intended.

Performance testing revealed solid results. Page load times averaged under 2 seconds, chart rendering was smooth across devices, and the responsive design maintained usability on mobile screens without compromising functionality.

Developer Experience Insights

Working with Rocket felt like having a senior developer teammate who instantly understood your requirements. The platform doesn't replace developers but significantly amplifies their productivity. Complex UI patterns that usually require extensive coding were generated automatically.

The learning curve is minimal. Anyone familiar with basic web concepts can start building immediately. Developers appreciate the clean code output and customization options. Non-technical team members can create functional prototypes for validation.

Error handling and debugging support surprised us positively. When issues occurred, Rocket provided clear explanations and suggested fixes. The iteration process felt natural - describe changes, see results, refine further.

Beyond Basic Dashboards

MVPs shipped over a weekend. Internal dashboards with live data. Client-ready prototypes built from Figma. Workflow tools that replace manual processes. Production apps are built collaboratively without bottlenecks.

Rocket's capabilities extend far beyond dashboard creation. Teams are building complete applications, internal tools, and customer-facing products. The platform supports complex workflows, user authentication, and database operations.

The template library provides starting points for common use cases. Foundations include e-commerce dashboards, project management tools, and analytics platforms. Each template includes best practices and can be customized extensively.

API integration capabilities enable connections to existing systems. Whether you need to pull data from Google Analytics, Stripe payments, or custom backends, Rocket handles the complexity of data fetching and display.

Cost and Time Analysis

Traditional dashboard development involves multiple resources and extended timelines. A typical project requires a designer for mockups, a front-end developer for implementation, a back-end developer for API creation, and DevOps support for deployment. This team setup costs thousands of dollars and requires weeks of coordination.

Our Rocket experiment eliminated most of these requirements. One person with basic technical knowledge completed the entire process. The cost reduction was substantial, from a multi-thousand-dollar project to a monthly subscription fee.

Time savings were even more dramatic. What previously took 2-3 weeks of development was compressed into a single afternoon session. Iteration cycles are shortened from days to minutes. The ability to test ideas quickly transformed our product development approach.

Real-World Application Scenarios

Small businesses can create customer dashboards without hiring development teams. Startups can validate product concepts with functional prototypes in hours. Enterprise teams can build internal tools for specific departments rapidly.

The platform shines in scenarios requiring quick turnaround times. Client presentations benefit from live, interactive dashboards instead of static mockups, and product managers can test user experience concepts before committing to full development cycles.

Data analysts particularly appreciate the visualization capabilities. Creating charts and reports that previously required complex coding now takes simple prompts. Connecting various data sources and creating custom visualizations democratizes business intelligence.

Looking Forward

v0.1 makes our most powerful features free for everyone, because great ideas shouldn't face barriers. Rocket's evolution continues with regular updates and new capabilities.

The platform represents a significant shift in how we approach application development. AI-assisted coding is becoming mainstream, and tools like Rocket are leading this transformation. The barrier between idea and implementation continues to shrink.

Future developments promise even more advanced capabilities. Better AI understanding of complex requirements, improved code optimization, and expanded framework support are coming. The goal remains consistent - making application development accessible to everyone.

Our 13-minute dashboard experiment proved that rapid application development is possible and practical. Rocket by DhiWise delivers on its promises while maintaining code quality and developer flexibility. Whether you're building dashboards, mobile apps, or complete web applications, this platform deserves serious consideration.

The technology exists today to transform how we build software. The question isn't whether AI-assisted development will become standard - it's how quickly teams will adapt to these new capabilities.