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What is shadcn-ui, and how does it improve React development?
How does DhiWise support shadcn-ui components?
What are the benefits of using shadcn-ui over traditional UI libraries?
Can shadcn-ui components be customized easily in DhiWise?
Does shadcn-ui work with Next.js' new App Router?
How does shadcn-ui improve development speed in DhiWise?
Struggling with messy code, repetitive setups, and time-consuming UI development in React or Next.js?
Building and maintaining modern web applications can feel like a never-ending cycle of boilerplate code, inconsistent UI components, and manual styling tweaks. Every iteration demands extra effort, slowing down your workflow.
But what if you could skip the hassle, streamline your development process, and create stunning, high-quality apps directly from your Figma designs—without the usual friction?
Enter Shadcn in DhiWise—your ultimate solution for efficient, scalable, and visually polished React & Next.js development.
DhiWise is excited to introduce support for shadcn-ui components. This integration empowers you to use highly customizable, accessible components that save time, reduce bugs, and keep your code clean. Say goodbye to coding headaches and hello to faster, more streamlined development.
Read on to see how shadcn-ui with DhiWise can transform your development process!
When working with UI libraries in React and Next.js, developers often face challenges like limited customization, excessive dependencies, and rigid component structures. shadcn/ui is a unique approach to UI development, providing copy-paste ready components that integrate seamlessly into your project—without the constraints of traditional component libraries.
Unlike conventional UI libraries such as Material-UI or Chakra UI, which require package installations and come with predefined styles and behaviors, shadcn/ui is not a package or dependency. Instead, it offers a set of customizable, accessible components that developers can copy-paste into their own codebases. This approach provides:
✅ Full ownership of the code, meaning complete control over styling and implementation
✅ No package bloat—components exist within your project, eliminating unnecessary dependencies
✅ Tailwind CSS-first approach for efficient and scalable styling
✅ Built on Radix UI, ensuring accessibility and flexibility
✅ Optimized for both client and server components, adapting to Next.js architecture
| Feature | shadcn/ui | Traditional Libraries (e.g., MUI, Chakra) |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership of Code | ✅ Full control (you own the components) | ❌ Limited (controlled by the package) |
| Customization | ✅ Fully customizable with Tailwind CSS | ⚠️ Limited by the library’s design system |
| Dependencies | ✅ None (no package bloat) | ❌ Requires installing and managing dependencies |
| Performance | ✅ Lightweight, only what you use | ❌ Can introduce unnecessary overhead |
| Accessibility | ✅ Built-in via Radix UI primitives | ⚠️ Varies by library |
| Styling Approach | ✅ Uses Tailwind CSS | ⚠️ Library-specific styling solutions |
| Server Components Support | ✅ Yes, supports React Server Components | ⚠️ Varies by implementation |
| Next.js Integration | ✅ Works with new router (App Router) | ⚠️ May require extra configuration |
By integrating shadcn/ui with DhiWise, developers can:
Less Coding, Faster Results: shadcn-ui components and Figma-to-code automation reduce the need for writing repetitive code from scratch, allowing developers to achieve quicker turnaround times and deliver applications faster.
High-Quality, Clean Code: shadcn-ui components are designed with best practices in mind, ensuring that your application remains clean, maintainable, and scalable. This aligns perfectly with DhiWise’s commitment to generating high-quality code directly from your Figma designs.
Easy Customization and Maintenance: With shadcn-ui, you start with sensible defaults and can easily customize components to fit your unique needs. This results in fewer bugs and simpler future maintenance—critical for fast-paced development environments.
Optimized for JavaScript and TypeScript Applications: Whether you're working on a React or Next.js application using JavaScript or TypeScript, shadcn-ui components offer seamless integration. DhiWise ensures that your code is well-structured and optimized for both environments, enhancing developer productivity.
shadcn-ui provides versioned updates, ensuring you have access to the latest improvements and features. This helps keep your components up-to-date without worrying about breaking changes. DhiWise integrates seamlessly with shadcn-ui's updates, making it easier for developers to maintain their applications.
With shadcn-ui, you can easily define and override default component configurations to suit specific application requirements. This flexibility ensures that your components are reusable, and highly adaptable to different contexts and use cases, which is crucial for developers working on varied applications.
shadcn-ui offers a Command Line Interface (CLI) that allows developers to manage components efficiently, automate repetitive tasks, and integrate new components into their applications. This is particularly beneficial when using DhiWise, as it speeds up the setup by automating it during code generation and even the development process after code generation because you can use CLI anytime in that application.
The introduction of "Blocks" in shadcn-ui allows developers to use pre-built, configurable sections of an application (such as tables, modals, forms, etc.) that can be easily customized and integrated. DhiWise users can leverage these blocks to accelerate development even further, reducing time spent on building these sections from scratch.
shadcn-ui focuses on providing accessible components with multiple variants. Developers can select from a variety of styles and behaviors for each component, ensuring that they meet both design and functionality requirements while also being accessible to all users.
Components in shadcn-ui are built with responsiveness in mind, allowing for seamless adaptation across different screen sizes and devices. When used with DhiWise, developers can create responsive and mobile-friendly applications without additional overhead.
Being an open-source collection, shadcn-ui is constantly evolving with contributions from the developer community. This ensures a rich repository of components and tools that DhiWise users can benefit from, staying on the cutting edge of front-end development practices.
shadcn-ui components are designed with security and performance as priorities. Developers using DhiWise can trust that the components will perform efficiently and securely, which is critical for building scalable and robust applications.
DhiWise automatically generates a clean and well-organized folder structure for your applications, making it easier to manage components and reduce technical debt. This structured approach enhances readability, collaboration, and future development.
1├── public ----------------- Static assets holder 2│ └── images ------------- Contain all images 3│ └── fonts -------------- Font resources 4├── README.md 5├── src -------------------- Source code root 6│ ├── app ---------------- Application logic 7│ │ ├──<router> -------- Route-specific components 8│ │ │ └── page.tsx 9│ │ ├── layout.tsx 10│ │ └── page.tsx 11│ ├── components --------- Reusable components 12│ │ └── ui ------------- All default shadcn components reside here 13│ │ ... ---------------- The rest of the components here are Detected Common Components 14│ ├── lib ---------------- Other non-ui related stuff 15│ │ └── ui ------------- Utility functions used in components/ui 16│ └── styles ------------- Global style config 17│ ├── font.css ------- Font styling 18│ ├── index.css ------ Main stylesheet 19│ └── tailwind.css --- Default Tailwind modules 20├── next.config.js --------- Next.js config 21├── package.json 22├── components.json -------- Holds configuration for shadcn components 23├── postcss.config.js 24└── tailwind.config.js ----- Entire theme config, colors, fonts etc.
With shadcn-ui components, you get the best of both worlds—customization flexibility without compromising on scalability. Build applications that grow with your business needs while maintaining full control over the design and functionality.
Utilizing DhiWise with shadcn-ui helps in creating SEO-friendly applications due to clean, semantic code practices. This means better performance in search engine rankings and a more accessible, user-friendly experience.
Ready to take your development to the next level? Start building your next React or Next.js application with shadcn-ui components on DhiWise today. Our platform provides you with the tools and flexibility to easily create high-quality, scalable applications.
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If you’re interested in learning more about how DhiWise can transform your development process, check out these related blog posts:
• DhiWise Releases TypeScript for React
• Transforming Figma Designs into Next.js Magic with DhiWise
• From Figma to React and Beyond
These resources offer valuable insights into maximizing DhiWise’s capabilities for your applications. However, don’t get distracted—stay focused on using shadcn-ui with DhiWise and experience the difference it makes!
We’d love to see what you build! Share your applications, provide feedback, or connect with other developers in our growing community.
Let’s continue innovating and creating remarkable applications with DhiWise and shadcn-ui.
