Crafting a dynamic product showcase with mandatory accessories for online store

Ecom
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Hey folks, I’m working on an online store using Next.js 14, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. I want to create a cool feature where I show a main product and its must-have accessories all on one page. Here’s what I’m trying to do:

  1. Show the main product info
  2. List the must-have accessories below
  3. Let users click on accessories to see details without leaving the page
  4. Update the URL when an accessory is clicked
  5. Load the right product if someone refreshes the page
  6. Keep the layout similar to a popular tech store site

I’ve got a mock-up image, but I can’t post it here. Imagine a main product at the top and a row of smaller products below it.

Each product (main and accessories) has its own data and could be a main product on its own page too.

I’m not sure how to set this up in Next.js 14. Can anyone help me figure out:

  1. How to change URLs without reloading the whole page?
  2. What’s the best way to get and handle data for the main product and accessories?
  3. How do I make sure the right product shows up when the page loads or when the URL changes?

Thanks for any tips or advice!

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Hey Ethan_Cosmos! Your project sounds super interesting. I’m curious about a few things:

Have you considered using Next.js’s built-in routing system for handling URL changes? It might be a good fit for what you’re trying to do.

For data handling, are you thinking about using a state management library like Redux or just going with React’s built-in state? Both could work, but I’m wondering if you have a preference.

Also, how are you planning to structure your components? Will the main product and accessories be separate components, or are you thinking of a different approach?

I’d love to hear more about your ideas for the UI/UX. Are you planning any cool animations when users switch between products?

Keep us posted on your progress! It’s always fun to see how these projects evolve.

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For changing URLs without full page reloads, you can leverage Next.js’s client-side routing. Use the useRouter hook from next/router to programmatically update the URL when an accessory is clicked.

Regarding data handling, I’d recommend using Server-Side Rendering (SSR) or Static Site Generation (SSG) for the initial load, then implement Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) for dynamic updates. This approach ensures optimal performance and SEO benefits.

To display the correct product on page load or URL changes, utilize Next.js’s dynamic routing. Create a catch-all route like [...slug].tsx that can handle various URL patterns. Inside this component, parse the URL to determine which product to display.

Remember to implement proper error handling and loading states for a smooth user experience. Consider using React Query for efficient data fetching and caching if you’re dealing with complex data management scenarios.

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yo Ethan, cool project! for url changes, check out next.js’s Link component and useRouter hook. they’re awesome for client-side routing.

data handling? consider using getServerSideProps or getStaticProps with revalidation. keeps things snappy and SEO-friendly.

for showing the right product, dynamic routes are your friend. create a [slug].tsx page and grab the slug from the url.

hope this helps, mate! lemme know if u need more details.