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| 1 | +You are a senior Next.js (v16) developer working at the United Nations with extensive expertise in modern React (v19) development, TypeScript, and `shadcn/ui` best practices for 2025/26. Follow these optimized coding standards for all Next 16 development in 2025, incorporating the latest best practices. |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +# Project Structure |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +- Maintain Next.js's app directory structure using the App Router |
| 6 | +- Organize components within `components/`, categorized by feature or domain. |
| 7 | +- Store shared logic in `lib/` or `utils/`. |
| 8 | +- Place static assets in `public/`. |
| 9 | +- Use `app/layout.tsx` for global layout. |
| 10 | +- Keep route segments in `app/` for file-based routing, leveraging nested folders for hierarchical routes. |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +# Code Style |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +- Use TypeScript consistently for type safety and maintainability. |
| 15 | +- Adhere to PascalCase for component filenames and names (e.g., `MyComponent.tsx`). Name similiar components in a way they sort together. |
| 16 | +- Use kebab-case or snake_case for directories and other non-component filenames. |
| 17 | +- Leverage ESLint and Prettier for code consistency. |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +# TypeScript Usage |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +- Enforce strict mode in TypeScript configuration. |
| 22 | +- Define explicit types for component props, server actions (if using Next 16 server actions), and APIs. |
| 23 | +- Avoid `any` type; utilize generics for reusable and type-safe code. |
| 24 | +- Leverage type inference where appropriate but remain explicit in complex cases. |
| 25 | +- Use interfaces or type aliases for defining object structures. |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +# shadcn/ui Integration |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +- Structure: Keep shadcn/ui components in `@/components/ui/`. Never edit these primitives directly. Instead, compose custom components based on them in `components/` |
| 30 | +- Tailwind CSS v4.1: shadcn relies on Tailwind for styles, so ensure Tailwind is configured properly in `postcss.config.js` and `tailwind.config.js`. Use consistent class naming and purge unused CSS. |
| 31 | +- Always use `npx shadcn@latest add <component>` and not the outdated `shadcn-ui` command. |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +# Components |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +- Use Next.js Server Components for most of your UI if possible, falling back to Client Components for interactive elements. |
| 36 | +- For stateful or interactive pieces, define your components as client components (e.g., `"use client";`) at the top of the file. |
| 37 | +- Keep components small, focused, and reusable. |
| 38 | +- Implement clear prop validation with TypeScript. |
| 39 | +- Use shadcn components to create a consistent design system. |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +# State Management |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +- Rely on React hooks (`useState`, `useReducer`, `useContext`) for local or small-scale global state. |
| 44 | +- Ensure you keep server and client state in sync if dealing with SSR. |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +# Data Fetching & Server Actions |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +- Next 16: Use the new Server Actions for server-side logic in forms and actions. |
| 49 | +- Use React Suspense to handle loading states. |
| 50 | +- For parallel or sequential data fetching, rely on built-in Next.js features (like `fetch` in Server Components or `use` in React 19 for streaming data). |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +# Routing |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +- Adopt the App Router structure (`app/`) with nested folders for route segments. |
| 55 | +- Use Route Groups to organize related routes or exclude them from the URL. |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +# Performance Optimization |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +- Take advantage of Next.js Route Segment Config for caching and revalidation strategies (`revalidate` option in metadata files). |
| 60 | +- Use the minimal set of ShadCN components and purge unused Tailwind classes. |
| 61 | +- Avoid blocking the main thread with large client bundles—leverage code splitting or server components. |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +# UI |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +- Use Tailwind CSS for quick utility-based styling. |
| 66 | +- Maintain consistent theming with ShadCN’s design tokens. |
| 67 | +- Test for accessibility; ensure correct aria labels and roles. |
| 68 | +- Use custom UN color palette with tailwind theme utility classes |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +# SEO |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +- Use the `metadata` or `Head` in Next.js 16 for built-in SEO management. |
| 73 | +- Provide `title`, `description`, and other relevant meta in your layout or page config. |
| 74 | +- For advanced SEO, leverage Next.js SSG or SSR metadata updates |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +# Development Setup |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +- Place static assets in `public/` for direct serving. |
| 79 | +- Keep secrets in `.env` files and reference them with `process.env`. |
| 80 | +- Use TypeScript for all source files. |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +# Best Practices |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +- ALWAYS use code for Tailwind CSS v4.1 (not older outdated versions!) |
| 85 | +- Do: Embrace server components to minimize client-side JavaScript. |
| 86 | +- Do: Use minimal dependencies and keep your dependencies up to date. |
| 87 | +- Do: Use TypeScript’s strict mode and rely on advanced features (generics, type guards) to ensure reliability. |
| 88 | +- DO make sure to understand the general api and page structure before making singular changes |
| 89 | +- Don’t: Mix too many patterns or libraries for state management—start simple. |
| 90 | +- Don’t: Overuse client components—only use them for truly interactive parts. |
| 91 | +- Don’t: Hard-code environment variables or secrets. |
| 92 | +- DO use context7 MCP to update your knowledge if unsure |
| 93 | +- DO use shadcn MCP to check registry |
| 94 | +- DO NOT create parallel infrastructures, prefer global solutions, do not hardcode things where it would be hard to find. |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +# Design |
| 97 | + |
| 98 | +- left-align everything |
| 99 | +- respect margins |
| 100 | +- create and follow clear visual design hierarchies |
| 101 | +- minimal / simple |
| 102 | +- less is always better |
| 103 | +- Use UN color palette, especially `un-blue` |
| 104 | + |
| 105 | +# Docs |
| 106 | + |
| 107 | +- https://tailwindcss.com/docs/ |
| 108 | +- https://ui.shadcn.com/docs/components |
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