Getting Started with the Supabase UI Library

Getting Started with the Supabase UI Library

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Video Summary: Superbase UI Components for React

• Launch Announcement: New UI components for Superbase projects on React.

• Setup Instructions:

  • Create a new Next.js application using npx create-next-app.
  • Accept default settings and navigate to the application directory.
  • Run the development server with npm run dev.

• Installing Shad CN:

  • Shad CN provides styled UI components. Use npm install shadcn to install it, selecting a neutral color and forcing installation due to dependency issues with React 19.

• Adding Components:

  • Use the Superbase UI library which relies on Shad CN. Copy buttons and other UI components from the library documentation.
  • Set the project to dark mode by editing the layout.tsx file.

• Authentication Setup:

  • Superbase UI components include authentication options. Install additional necessary components using similar commands.
  • Create a .env file with Superbase project credentials after setting it up through the Superbase dashboard.

• User Login Flow:

  • Demonstrated email signup and account confirmation process.
  • Implemented a protected page for authenticated users, displaying user data dynamically.

• File Uploads:

  • Introduced a drop zone component for file uploads. Installed with npm install superbase-ui/dropzone.
  • Created a storage bucket in Superbase for image uploads, adjusting permissions for authenticated use only.

• Superbase Policies:

  • Discussed creating security policies in Superbase for the storage bucket and associated metadata.
  • Successfully uploaded an image after configuring access policies.

• Conclusion:

  • Highlighted ease of implementing authentication and file storage with Superbase UI components. Encouraged viewers to comment on what they want to see next.

This video offers a streamlined approach to integrating Superbase with React applications using customizable UI components from Shad CN.