Overview
The Next.js TailwindCSS Typescript Starter is a template for creating web projects using Next.js, TailwindCSS, and Typescript. It provides a starting point with the necessary dependencies and file structure to quickly set up a project.
Features
- Next.js 12.x: Utilize the latest version of Next.js for building scalable and performant web applications.
- TailwindCSS 3.x: Use the popular utility-first CSS framework for easily creating and styling components.
- TypeScript 4.x: Leverage the benefits of a statically-typed language for improved code quality and developer productivity.
Installation
To use this template, there are a few ways you can create your new project:
Using create-next-app:
- Install create-next-app globally:
npm install -g create-next-app
- Create a new Next.js app from the template:
npx create-next-app your-app-name --use-template <repository-url>
- Install create-next-app globally:
Create a new repository from GitHub template:
- Click the “Use this template” button in the upper right corner or click here to generate a new repository with the same directory structure and files.
After creating your project, follow these steps:
Install dependencies:
- Run
npm install
oryarn install
in the project directory to install the required dependencies.
- Run
Run the development server:
- Execute
npm run dev
oryarn dev
to start the development server. - Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to see the result.
- You can modify the default page by editing the file
src/pages/index.tsx
. The page will automatically update as you make changes.
- Execute
Deploy on Vercel:
- Once the project is running locally, you can import it to Vercel for deployment.
- Follow Vercel’s documentation for more details on deploying Next.js projects.
Alternatively, you can create a new repository that mirrors this template and automatically sets it up and runs on Vercel by clicking the “Deploy to Vercel” button.
Summary
The Next.js TailwindCSS Typescript Starter provides a convenient starting point for developing web applications with Next.js, TailwindCSS, and TypeScript. It offers the latest versions of these technologies and includes a predefined project structure and files. Developers can easily set up the template using create-next-app or GitHub’s template functionality, and then follow the provided steps for installation, development, and deployment.