How To Use

Alright, let’s get you up and running with CodeNHammer! We’ve made it super easy to dive in and start building your projects. This guide will walk you through setting up and integrating CodeNHammer components into your project with ease. Follow these steps to bring our customizable layouts and UI components to life on your small business or contractor website.

Step 1: Set Up Your Project Environment

Before diving into CodeNHammer components, ensure your project environment is ready:

  1. Install Tailwind CSS: CodeNHammer uses Tailwind CSS for fast and efficient styling. If Tailwind CSS isn’t already installed, add it by running the following command in your project directory:
    2.                         
    npm install -D tailwindcss@latest
  2. Then, include the Tailwind CSS directives in your main CSS file:
    3.                         
    @tailwind base;
@tailwind components;
@tailwind utilities;
  3. Include Alpine.js: Alpine.js powers the interactivity in CodeNHammer components. For Alpine.js, you can quickly add it via CDN by placing the following script tag in your head tag:
    4.                         
    <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/alpinejs@3.x.x/dist/cdn.min.js" defer></script>

Step 2: Browse and Select Your Components

  1. Navigate the CodeNHammer Library: Find the components you need (such as Buttons, Navigation, and Drawers) on the CodeNHammer website.
  2. Preview Each Component: CodeNHammer offers live previews for each component. Use these to visualize how each component works and looks before you integrate it.
  3. Copy the Code: Once you've selected a component, click the "Copy" button to copy the code. This will allow you to paste the component into your project. Here’s an example of a Button component code snippet you can copy and customize:

    4. Copied!
    Button 
    <a href="#" class="w-full md:w-auto cursor-pointer inline-flex items-center justify-center px-4 py-2 text-sm text-center font-medium tracking-wide transition-colors duration-100 border-2 border-neutral-900 text-neutral-50 rounded-md bg-neutral-900 hover:bg-neutral-800 hover:border-neutral-800">
    Primary Button
</a>

Step 3: Integrate Components into Your Project

  1. Paste the Component Code: Place the copied component code directly into your HTML or project file where you’d like it to appear. For example, here’s a Dropdown component snippet:

    2. Copied! 
    <div x-data="{ dropdownOpen: false }" class="relative">

    <!-- Button Dropdown -->
    <button type="button" @click="dropdownOpen=true" class="flex items-center -mx-3 px-3 py-2 font-medium text-neutral-900" aria-expanded="false">
        <span>Dropdown</span> 
        <svg :class="{ '-rotate-180' : dropdownOpen }" class="ml-1 size-4 ease-out duration-300" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" aria-hidden="true"><polyline points="6 9 12 15 18 9"></polyline></svg>
    </button>

    <!-- Container Transition -->
    <div x-show="dropdownOpen" 
        @click.away="dropdownOpen=false"
        x-transition:enter="ease-out duration-200"
        x-transition:enter-start="-translate-y-2"
        x-transition:enter-end="translate-y-0"
        x-cloak>

        <!-- Links -->
        <div class="space-y-4 grid grid-cols-1 *:text-sm *:text-neutral-500 *:mx-4 *:font-medium">
            <ul class="space-y-3">
                <li>
                    <a href="#">Link 1</a>
                </li>
                <li>
                    <a href="#">Link 2</a>
                </li>
                <li>
                    <a href="#">Link 3</a>
                </li>
            </ul>
        </div>
    </div>

</div>
  2. Customize with Tailwind CSS: Modify Tailwind classes within the component to customize colors, spacing, and styling. For example, change text-neutral-900 to text-green-500 to match your brand colors.
  3. Add Interactivity with Alpine.js: In this example, the Dropdown component uses Alpine.js for toggling visibility. You can adapt this to add any dynamic behavior your project requires.

Step 4: Adjust for Responsiveness

CodeNHammer components are built with responsiveness in mind, but you can further customize their behavior for various screen sizes:

  • Use Tailwind CSS Responsive Classes: CodeNHammer components are responsive by design. For further customization, use Tailwind's responsive classes like sm:, md:, lg:, etc. to control how components behave on different screen sizes. Here’s an example of a responsive button:

    • Copied!
    Button 
    <a href="#" class="w-full md:w-auto cursor-pointer inline-flex items-center justify-center px-4 py-2 text-sm text-center font-medium tracking-wide transition-colors duration-100 text-neutral-50 rounded-md bg-neutral-900 sm:bg-green-500 md:bg-red-500 lg:bg-purple-500">
    Button
</a>
  • Test Across Devices: Preview your site on various devices to ensure each component adapts well to mobile, tablet, and desktop views.

Step 5: Regularly Check for Updates

CodeNHammer is continuously updated with new components and improvements. To stay current:

  • Subscribe to Updates: Join our email list to be notified of new releases.
  • Check the Blog: Visit the CodeNHammer Blog regularly for tutorials, updates, and new component announcements.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Do I need a specific framework to use CodeNHammer?
    No, CodeNHammer components are built with Tailwind CSS and Alpine.js, which are compatible with any front-end project or CMS.
  2. Can I customize the components to fit my brand?
    Absolutely! All CodeNHammer components are fully customizable using Tailwind CSS classes, allowing you to adapt colors, spacing, and styles effortlessly.
  3. Are CodeNHammer components optimized for mobile?
    Yes, each component is responsive and designed to work seamlessly on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.