Frontend Visualizer

Frontend Visualizer is an intuitive, static web-based catalog designed to empower "vibe coders," designers, and developers who think visually. The core mission is to bridge the gap between visual concepts for UI elements/effects and their corresponding technical names.

Project Overview

Many individuals know what they want a feature to look or feel like but struggle to find the correct terminology to search for examples, tutorials, or implementations. Frontend Visualizer serves as a comprehensive visual dictionary, showcasing UI components, visual effects, and interaction patterns with clear visual examples.

Features

• Visual Component Catalog: Browse through components categorized by function and appearance
• Clear Technical Terminology: Each component displays its proper name and common aliases
• Visual First Approach: Identify components by sight and learn their proper names
• Responsive Design: Works on desktop and mobile devices

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js with TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Deployment: Ready for static site generation

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (LTS version recommended)
• npm or yarn

Installation

# Clone the repository (if applicable)
git clone <repository-url>
cd frontend-visualizer

# Install dependencies
npm install
# or
yarn install

Development

# Run the development server
npm run dev
# or
yarn dev

Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the application.

Project Structure

• /src/app - Next.js app router pages
• /src/components - Reusable UI components
  • /src/components/layout - Layout components (header, footer)
  • /src/components/visuals - Visual examples of UI components
• /src/data - Data structures for the visual components catalog

Component Categories

1. Navigation Systems: Menus, tabs, breadcrumbs, and navigation controls
2. Input Controls: Buttons, form elements, and interactive inputs
3. Feedback Elements: Alerts, notifications, and status indicators
4. Content Organization: Cards, containers, and layout structures
5. Animation & Effects: Transitions, hover effects, and visual animations

Deployment

This application is configured for static site generation, making it ideal for deployment on platforms like Vercel, Netlify, or GitHub Pages.

# Build the static site
npm run build

# Preview the built site locally
npm run start

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To add new components to the catalog:

1. Update the component data in /src/data/visuals.ts
2. Create the visual component in /src/components/visuals/{ComponentName}
3. Test the component appearance and responsiveness

License

MIT