A Next-Gen Notes App by Bolt.new
I wanted a notes app that I didn’t need to log in to, that was available immediately with no friction, and worked seamlessly in offline mode.
With the help of Bolt.new, an AI-powered development tool, I was able to quickly generate a fully functional, feature-rich application. Here’s how it all came together.
Watch It in Action
Core Technologies
The app is built on a modern, high-performance tech stack:
- Frontend Framework: React + TypeScript + Vite
- Styling: Tailwind CSS for fast and responsive design
- State Management: Zustand for lightweight and efficient state handling
- Real-Time Collaboration: PeerJS enables seamless peer-to-peer syncing
Key Features
📝 State Management
The app is powered by a Zustand store that manages:
- A structured array of notes, including titles, content, and timestamps
- Selection state for active notes
- Dark/Light mode preferences
- A distraction-free mode toggle
- Peer-to-peer connection states
- Persistent localStorage data storage
- Real-time syncing across connected peers
✍️ Markdown Editor
- Built using @uiw/react-md-editor for a smooth writing experience
- Custom-styled to match the app’s theme
- Real-time preview for Markdown content
- Minimalist UI—custom toolbar removed for distraction-free writing
- Auto-saving functionality to prevent data loss
📂 Sidebar & Organization
- Drag-and-drop note reordering via @dnd-kit
- A structured note list displaying titles and timestamps
- Simple note creation and deletion
- Visual indicators for selected notes
🎨 UI/UX Design Enhancements
- Elegant typography using Lora (headings) and Libre Baskerville (body text)
- Dark/Light mode toggle for easy readability
- Distraction-free mode for immersive writing
- Responsive layout for all screen sizes
- Smooth animations and transitions
- Floating action buttons for quick access
🤝 Real-Time Collaboration
- Uses PeerJS for peer-to-peer connections
- Enables real-time syncing of:
- Note creation
- Note updates
- Note deletion
- Note reordering
- Connection status indicators for seamless collaboration
- Easy peer ID sharing for quick setup
📤 Export & Sharing Options
- Copy notes to the clipboard
- Download as Markdown
- Share via email
- Post directly to Twitter
⚡ Performance Optimizations
- React.memo to optimize rendering performance
- Debounced saves to reduce unnecessary operations
- Efficient state updates for smooth user experience
- Lazy loading of the editor for faster initial load
Development & Deployment
🔧 Development Setup
- ESLint configuration for clean code
- TypeScript strict mode for type safety
- Vite for a fast and optimized development environment
- Custom Tailwind CSS setup
- Proper type definitions for maintainability
📂 Organized Code Structure
- Modular components in dedicated files
- Dedicated types file for structured data
- Separation of store logic from UI components
- CSS modules for scoped styling
- Clear and consistent import organization
🚀 Deployment
- Built for production-ready performance using Vite
- Optimized bundle size for fast loading
- Environment variable management for flexibility
- Deployed as a static site for maximum reliability
The Power of AI in Development
Thanks to AI-driven development with Bolt.new, this Notes app came together faster than I could have imagined. From initial scaffolding to refining UI elements and optimizing performance, AI-assisted coding helped streamline the entire process.
If you’re looking to build your next app efficiently, leveraging AI might be the key to bringing your ideas to life faster than ever!
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