Best Practices for Working with v0

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React Component Generation Rules

v0’s complete rule set for generating high-quality, accessible, single-file React components using Tailwind, shadcn/ui, and Lucide React. These components are fully copy-paste ready, adhere to strict accessibility and styling standards, and are optimized for use in Next.js apps.

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Example Workflow

1. Start with a concept**: "I need a dashboard that shows user analytics with charts" 2. Review the initial code** v0 generates 3. Refine with follow-ups**: "Can you add a date range selector to filter the data?" 4. Add integrations** if needed:...

6. Leverage v0's Knowledge

v0 has up-to-date knowledge about: - Modern web frameworks (especially Next.js App Router) - Best practices for accessibility and performance - Component libraries like shadcn/ui - Tailwind CSS styling

5. Combine with Your Development Workflow

v0 works best when integrated into your existing workflow: - Use v0 to generate initial components or features - Export the code to your editor for further customization - Return to v0 when you need help with new features or debugging

4. Use Visual References

You can: - Attach screenshots or images to show v0 what you want to build - Provide URLs to websites for v0 to reference - Describe visual elements in detail if you don't have images

3. Iterate Through Conversation

Don't expect perfect results on the first try: - Start with a basic request - Review the generated code - Ask for specific modifications - Build complexity incrementally

2. Leverage Code Projects

v0 generates code in Code Project blocks that you can: - Preview directly in the chat - Edit and refine through conversation - Install into your codebase with the "add to codebase" button - Deploy directly to Vercel

1. Be Specific in Your Prompts

When describing what you want to build: - Include specific details about functionality, - Mention design preferences (colors, layout, responsive behavior), - Specify any libraries or frameworks you want to use

Good prompt: "Create a contact form with name, email, and message fields that validates input and shows success messages. Use shadcn/ui components with a blue primary color theme." Basic prompt: "Make a contact form."