This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Kazuki Yonemoto
Next-Stage is a starter template built on Next.js, designed specifically for developers looking to leverage modern web development practices with AI-assisted workflows.
This template combines the latest technologies and best practices to provide a robust foundation for building type-safe, performant web applications.
https://next-stage-demo.vercel.app/
🔑 Key Features
Type-Safe Development Environment
Next-Stage provides end-to-end type safety throughout your application:
- TypeScript Integration: Built with TypeScript for comprehensive type checking
- Zod Validation: Schema-based validation for forms and API requests
- TypeScript-Safe API Responses: Structured API response types for consistent client-server communication
Modern Frontend Architecture
The template leverages the latest in frontend development:
- Next.js 15.2.0 with App Router: Utilizing the latest features of Next.js including React Server Components
- Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development
- shadcn/ui Components: Beautiful, accessible UI components built with Radix UI
Robust API Layer with Hono
Next.js-Stage features a powerful API implementation using Hono:
- Efficient Routing: Clean API route organization with Hono's routing system
- Request Validation: Integrated Zod validation for API requests
- RPC Implementation: Type-safe Remote Procedure Call functionality
Advanced Form Handling
The template includes a comprehensive form management solution:
- React Hook Form: Performant, flexible form management
- Zod Integration: Type-safe form validation through @hookform/resolvers
Developer Experience Optimizations
Next-Stage prioritizes developer productivity:
- Bun Package Manager: Fast, all-in-one JavaScript runtime and package manager
- Turbopack: Accelerated development with faster refresh rates
- Biome: Modern JavaScript/TypeScript linting and formatting
- Markuplint: JSX/TSX markup linting for high-quality, accessible UI components
AI-Driven Development
- AI Editor Ready: Pre-configured for AI-powered editors like Windsurf and Cursor
- Development Conventions: Established patterns for consistent code structure
- Predefined Rules: AI guidance rules for writing clean, maintainable code
Project Structure
Next-Stage follows a well-organized directory structure:
src/
├── app/ # App router routes
│ ├── _components/ # App-specific components
│ ├── _styles/ # App-specific styles
│ └── (example)/ # Example route group with API implementation
├── components/ # UI components
│ ├── layout/ # Layout components
│ └── ui/ # UI components from shadcn/ui
├── types/ # Type definitions including API response types
├── lib/ # Utility functions
└── ... # Other directories
Colocation Pattern
Next-Stage implements the colocation pattern for better organization:
- Page-specific components, actions, and hooks are located within the page directory
- Cross-cutting, domain-independent components are kept in top-level directories
- Underscore prefixes (_components, _actions, _hooks) clearly distinguish page-specific directories from route segments
Hono API Integration
The template features a powerful API implementation using Hono:
- Modular API Structure: APIs are organized by domain using Hono's routing system
- TypeScript-Safe Endpoints: All API endpoints have corresponding type definitions
- Validation Middleware: Integrated Zod validation for request data
🚀 Getting Started
1. Clone the repository
bunx create-next-app@latest my-app --example https://github.com/Kazuki-tam/next-stage
2. Install dependencies
cd my-app
bun install
3. Start the development server:
bun dev
4. Open your browser:
Navigate to http://localhost:3000 to see your application running.
Clean Start
If you want to start with a clean slate without the example files, you can remove the example directory:
# Remove the example directory
rm -rf src/app/'(example)'/
This will delete all sample files and allow you to start building your application from scratch.
âś… Conclusion
Next-Stage provides a solid foundation for modern web application development with Next.js. Its focus on type safety, developer experience, and AI-driven development makes it an excellent choice for teams looking to build robust, maintainable applications quickly.
Whether you're building a small project or a large-scale application, Next-Stage gives you the tools and patterns needed to succeed, with a special emphasis on leveraging AI assistance to accelerate your development workflow.
Take the next step in your web development journey with Next-Stage!
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Kazuki Yonemoto
Kazuki Yonemoto | Sciencx (2025-03-11T15:09:17+00:00) Next-Stage: A Modern Next.js Starter Template for AI-Driven Development. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/03/11/next-stage-a-modern-next-js-starter-template-for-ai-driven-development/
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