Navigating the Challenges of Next.js Development
Even though I'm not new to Next.js, setting up some essential tools for my development process was trickier than expected.
Struggles with Shadcn Setup
Shadcn is my favorite component library, but I faced issues when integrating it into my project. My project was using Next.js 15, which is not fully supported by Shadcn yet. During installation, I encountered errors and compatibility warnings.
How I Fixed It:
I downgraded my project’s Next.js version to 14 by updating package.json.
Reinstalled dependencies using npm install.
After that, everything worked smoothly.
Implementing Light and Dark Mode in Next.js
Initially, I struggled with setting up light and dark mode because I wanted a clean and scalable solution. Eventually, I figured it out.
Steps to Implement Dark Mode in Next.js:
Create a Theme Provider – This provider will manage the theme state and persist user preferences.
Wrap the Provider in Layout – Ensuring it covers the entire application.
Suppress Hydration Errors – Using useEffect and suppressHydrationWarning to handle hydration mismatches.
Update Tailwind Configuration – Add darkMode: 'class' in tailwind.config.js to allow theme manipulation via CSS classes.
After implementing these steps, the theme switching worked seamlessly across my project.
Final Thoughts
Starting a new project always comes with its set of challenges. However, once the setup hurdles are crossed, the development process becomes much smoother.
If you’re working with Next.js 15 and facing issues with Shadcn or dark mode implementation, I hope my experience helps you!
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