Building a Dictionary App with Next.js 13, Tailwind CSS, Tailblocks, and API Ninjas – Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, we covered the initial setup of our dictionary app using Next.js 13, Tailwind CSS, Tailblocks, and API Ninjas. Now, in Part 2, we will focus on adding more functionality to our app and improving the user experience.

Adding Search Functionality

One of the most important features of a dictionary app is the ability to search for words. With Next.js, we can easily add search functionality by creating a new page for the search results and using the useRouter hook to access the search query from the URL. We can then use API Ninjas to fetch the definition of the word and display it on the search results page.

Improving the User Interface

With Tailwind CSS and Tailblocks, we can easily improve the user interface of our app by adding stylish cards, buttons, and other components. We can also customize the colors and typography to match the branding of our app.

Implementing Responsiveness

It’s important to ensure that our app looks and works great on all devices. With Tailwind CSS, we can easily create responsive layouts and components that will adapt to different screen sizes.

Conclusion

By leveraging the power of Next.js 13, Tailwind CSS, Tailblocks, and API Ninjas, we can build a powerful and beautiful dictionary app that provides a great user experience. In Part 3 of this series, we will cover adding user authentication and favorites functionality to our app.