Next.js 14 is out, and it brings a host of new features and performance improvements. But why stop there? By combining Next.js 14 with Shadcn/UI, TypeScript, Million.js, and ESLint, you can supercharge your development experience even further. In this guide, we'll walk you through setting up these powerful tools using Bun, a fast and modern JavaScript runtime.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Next.js 14 Project with Bun

First things first, let's create a new Next.js 14 project using Bun.

bun x create-next-app@latest

cd my-app

This will set up a new Next.js 14 project with all the dependencies you need.

Step 2: Integrating Shadcn/UI for Elegant Components

Shadcn/UI is a powerful and versatile component library that pairs perfectly with Next.js and TypeScript. To add Shadcn/UI to your project, start by running:

bun x shadcn@latest init

This command will initialize Shadcn/UI in your project. You’ll be prompted to configure components.json:

• Style: Choose your preferred style (e.g., New York).
• Base Color: Select a base color (e.g., Zinc).
• CSS Variables: Decide whether to use CSS variables for colors.

Once configured, you can start adding components to your project. For example, to add a Button component, run:

bun x shadcn@latest add button

Then, import and use the component like so:

import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button";

export default function Home() {
  return (
    <div>
      <Button>Click me</Button>
    </div>
  );
}

Shadcn/UI's components are fully typed, ensuring a seamless development experience with TypeScript.

Step 3: Setting Up Million Lint for Code Optimization

Million Lint is a VSCode extension that helps you optimize your React code by highlighting and fixing performance issues. To get started, install Million Lint via the CLI:

bun x million@latest

During the installation, you'll be prompted to install the Million Lint build plugin and the VSCode extension. Once set up, you'll receive suggestions to optimize your code automatically.

Conclusion

By combining Next.js 14 with Shadcn/UI, TypeScript, Million.js, Million Lint, and ESLint, you've created a powerhouse development environment that's both fast and efficient. Using Bun as your runtime and package manager ensures that your setup is lightning-quick and hassle-free. Happy coding!