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Architecture guide
Architecture Guide
This guide provides an in-depth look at the architecture of PenaTeam's Next.js documentation.
Table of Contents
Overview
The architecture of our Next.js documentation is designed to provide a seamless browsing experience for users. It includes components for navigation, content rendering, routing, and styling.
Components
Our documentation uses various components to structure and present information effectively. Key components include:
- Navbar: Provides navigation links for easy access to different sections.
- Sidebar: Displays a table of contents for quick navigation within a section.
- Content Area: Renders detailed information based on user selection.
- Footer: Includes useful links and information about the documentation.
Routing
Next.js offers robust routing capabilities, allowing us to create dynamic pages and handle client-side navigation efficiently. Routing is configured based on the documentation structure to ensure a logical flow of content.
// Example of dynamic routing in Next.js
import Link from 'next/link';
const Navigation = () => (
<nav>
<ul>
<li>
<Link href="/docs/getting-started">
<a>Getting Started</a>
</Link>
</li>
<li>
<Link href="/docs/api-reference">
<a>API Reference</a>
</Link>
</li>
{/* Add more links as needed */}
</ul>
</nav>
);
Styling
Styling plays a crucial role in enhancing the visual appeal and usability of our documentation. We utilize Tailwind CSS for a utility-first approach to styling components.
// Example of styling with Tailwind CSS in Next.js
import React from 'react';
const Button = ({ children }) => (
<button className="bg-blue-500 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-bold py-2 px-4 rounded">
{children}
</button>
);
export default Button;
Code Samples
We include code samples throughout the documentation to demonstrate implementation details and best practices. These samples cover various aspects of using Next.js effectively.
// Example of data fetching in Next.js
import React from 'react';
import { useRouter } from 'next/router';
import { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
const UserDetails = () => {
const router = useRouter();
const { userId } = router.query;
const [user, setUser] = useState(null);
useEffect(() => {
const fetchUser = async () => {
const response = await fetch(`https://api.example.com/users/${userId}`);
const userData = await response.json();
setUser(userData);
};
if (userId) {
fetchUser();
}
}, [userId]);
if (!user) {
return <div>Loading...</div>;
}
return (
<div>
<h1>{user.name}</h1>
<p>Email: {user.email}</p>
{/* Display other user details */}
</div>
);
};
export default UserDetails;
This guide aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of our Next.js documentation architecture and how it enhances the user experience.