Developing A UI Dashboard Using React JS and .NET API
Developing A UI Dashboard Using React JS and .NET API
Abstract
This document outlines the process of developing a user interface (UI) dashboard utilizing
React JS for the frontend and .NET API for the backend. It covers the essential components,
tools, and best practices needed to create a responsive and efficient dashboard application.
The integration of React JS with .NET API allows developers to build dynamic web
applications that can handle real-time data and provide a seamless user experience.
Introduction
Creating a UI dashboard is a common requirement in many applications, providing users with
a visual representation of data and insights. This document will guide you through the steps
to develop a UI dashboard using React JS for the frontend and .NET API for the backend.
Building a UI Dashboard
Install Packages
Setup Routing
Fetch Data
Build UI Components
Style Dashboard
Prerequisites
Before starting the development process, ensure you have the following tools and
technologies installed:
• Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager)
• Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code
• .NET SDK
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript, React, and C#
Development
Environment
Project Creation
Data Models
Database Context
API Implementation
cd dashboard-app
Setting Up a React Application
Navigate to
Open Terminal Directory
Create React
App
Material-UI
Install Yes
Set Up React
Install Axios Additional
Application
Libraries?
Bootstrap
No
Continue
Without
Additional
Libraries
1. Setting Up Routing
• Use React Router to manage navigation within the dashboard:
Install React
Create Routes
Router
Execute npm Define routes for
command to install different
routing package dashboard views
return response.data;
};
3. Building UI Components
• Create reusable components for displaying data (e.g., charts, tables).
• Use state management (React's useState and useEffect hooks) to manage data and
component lifecycle.
Breaking Down UI Component Development in React
Deployment
• Deploy the .NET API to a cloud service (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Build the React application for production:
npm run build
Conclusion
Developing a UI dashboard using React JS and .NET API is a powerful way to create
interactive web applications. By following the steps outlined in this document, you can build
a robust dashboard that effectively displays data and enhances user experience. Embrace
best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to ensure a successful project.
Building a UI Dashboard
Setup Environment
Setup Routing
Fetch Data
Build UI Components
Style Dashboard
Deploy Dashboard
References
• [React Documentation](https://reactjs.org/docs/getting-started.html)
• [ASP.NET Core
Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/aspnet/core/?view=aspnetcore-5.0
• [Axios
) Documentation](https://axios-http.com/docs/intro)
• [React Router Documentation](https://reactrouter.com/web/guides/quick-start)
Development Resources