Initialize a Git repository for your project and make an initial commit to start tracking your changes.
Start the development server using npm run dev or yarn dev.
In the coev app:
Configure the workspace path to your Next.js project folder.
Select the file pages/index.js (or app/page.js for App Router) for editing.
Enable web app screenshotting.
Set the appropriate localhost URL and port (usually http://localhost:3000).
Prompt the AI to create your website. Here's an example of a good prompt:
"Create a home page for a tech blog using Next.js. Include a header with the blog name, a featured post section, a list of recent posts, and a newsletter signup form. Use a modern, responsive design with a light theme."
Watch as your Next.js app updates in real-time with the new user interface!
After each significant AI-generated change:
Review the changes in your code editor.
Commit the changes to Git with a descriptive message about the update.
To further develop your site:
Ask the AI to create new pages or components.
Request specific tweaks or enhancements to your existing pages.
Make sure to select any new files created for the AI to review and modify.
Continue committing changes to Git after each significant update.
Leverage Next.js features:
Implement server-side rendering (SSR) or static site generation (SSG) for improved performance.
Use Next.js API routes for backend functionality.
Implement dynamic routing for blog posts or product pages.
If you need to revert AI-generated changes, use Git's version control features to return to a previous state of your project.