🔭 Dynamic React Component Builder (Work in Progress)

About

Dynamic React Component Builder is a work-in-progress project using React, Node.js, Next.js, and TypeScript. This tool allows users to dynamically generate reusable React components and their corresponding source code.

Current Features

The project currently supports building some of the most common components required for web applications. These include:

• Form Builder:
  • Text input (single-line and multi-line)
  • Email and password fields
  • Checkbox (single and multi-dimensional)
  • Dropdowns
  • Date and time pickers
  • Single and multi-select fields
• Tab Builder:
  • Tabs with customizable content
• Navigation Builder:
  • Navbars with links and navigation options
• Table Builder:
  • Rows, columns
  • Search filters
  • Pagination

Scalability

The components generated are highly scalable. Additional parameters can be added and passed to extend functionality, such as:

• Adding module permissions for navigation items or tabs
• Customizing validation rules for form fields

Future Plans

The following features are planned for future iterations:

• Custom Component Builders:
  • Cards
  • Banners
• Advanced Tools:
  • Page Builder
  • Template Builder

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v16 or higher recommended)
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Priom7/Dynamic-Component-Builder.git
   cd Dynamic-Component-Builder

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn

3. Run the development server:

   npm run dev
   # or
   yarn dev

4. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

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Pros and Cons

Category	Pros	Cons
Centralized Component Control	- Ensures consistent UI/UX across dynamically generated components. - Simplifies maintenance by propagating updates to all components automatically. - Reduces code redundancy with reusable component blocks.	- Initial setup may be time-consuming. - Over-customization may complicate or hinder flexibility.
Scalability & Adaptability	- Supports easy customization (e.g., adding fields, filters, columns) to meet growing project requirements. - Future-proof design reduces the impact of changes.	- Potential performance issues with unoptimized components. - Requires careful management of dependencies for large-scale projects.
Developer Productivity	- Automates the creation of common UI components (e.g., forms, tables), accelerating development. - Speeds up iteration and deployment of features. - Simplifies complex tasks, such as implementing role-based permissions.	- Steep learning curve for new developers. - Developers may face challenges if unfamiliar with the tool.
Self-Healing Solutions	- Reduces rework by automating common patterns and handling evolving requirements. - Improves app stability by minimizing manual intervention in component changes.	- May not be suited for smaller, static projects with limited needs.
Target Audience	- Well-suited for development teams focused on scalability and long-term project growth. - Flexible enough for evolving project requirements.	- May feel excessive for smaller teams or projects with minimal requirements.

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Contributions

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

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Article

Check out the article: https://medium.com/@priom7197/introducing-the-dynamic-react-component-builder-ec50c4fc302e