NikaStudio (Preview)

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This product is currently in limited preview. Features and functionality may change.

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Overview

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Key Features

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AI-Powered Development

• Natural Language Interface: Describe your app in plain English
• Intelligent Code Generation: AI generates production-ready code with brilliant UI
• Context Awareness: AI understands your data and project requirements
• Iterative Refinement: Continuously improve your application with AI feedback

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Automated Backend

• Serverless Infrastructure: Automated backend deployment and scaling
• Database Management: Automatic database setup and optimization
• API Generation: AI-generated REST APIs and GraphQL endpoints
• Authentication: Built-in user authentication and authorization

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Brilliant UI Components

• Modern Design System: Beautiful, responsive UI components
• Interactive Maps: Advanced mapping components with multiple layers
• Data Visualizations: Rich chart and graph library
• Real-time Updates: Live data integration and streaming

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Key Features

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AI-Powered Development

• Natural Language Interface: Describe your app in plain English
• Intelligent Code Generation: AI generates production-ready code
• Context Awareness: AI understands your data and project requirements
• Iterative Refinement: Continuously improve your application with AI feedback

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Visual Development

• Drag & Drop Interface: Build UI components visually
• Component Library: Rich library of pre-built components
• Real-time Preview: See changes instantly as you build
• Responsive Design: Automatic responsive layouts

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Geospatial Focus

• Map Components: Interactive maps with multiple layers
• Spatial Widgets: Location-based input and display components
• Data Visualization: Charts and graphs optimized for spatial data
• Real-time Data: Live data integration and updates

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Dashboard Builder

• Dashboard Templates: Pre-built dashboard layouts
• Widget Library: Comprehensive widget collection
• Data Connectors: Connect to various data sources
• Custom Styling: Advanced theming and customization

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Getting Started

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Installation

# Install NikaStudio CLI
npm install -g @nika/studio-cli

# Create a new project
nika studio create my-app

# Navigate to project
cd my-app

# Start development server
nika studio dev

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Basic Usage

import { NikaStudio } from '@nika/studio';

// Initialize studio
const studio = new NikaStudio({
  apiKey: 'your-api-key',
  projectId: 'your-project-id'
});

// Create a new application
const app = await studio.createApp({
  name: 'Traffic Dashboard',
  description: 'Real-time traffic monitoring dashboard',
  template: 'dashboard'
});

// Add components using AI
await studio.addComponent(app.id, {
  type: 'map',
  description: 'Interactive map showing traffic flow with color-coded congestion levels',
  data: 'traffic-data-source'
});

await studio.addComponent(app.id, {
  type: 'chart',
  description: 'Line chart showing traffic volume over time',
  data: 'traffic-metrics'
});

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Application Types

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Dashboards

• Analytics Dashboards: Data analysis and reporting
• Monitoring Dashboards: Real-time system monitoring
• Executive Dashboards: High-level business metrics
• Operational Dashboards: Day-to-day operations

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Maps & Visualizations

• Interactive Maps: Feature-rich map applications
• Data Visualizations: Charts, graphs, and infographics
• 3D Visualizations: Immersive spatial experiences
• Story Maps: Narrative-driven spatial presentations

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Web Applications

• Data Entry Forms: Spatial data collection tools
• Reporting Tools: Automated report generation
• Workflow Applications: Process automation tools
• Public Portals: Community-facing applications

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AI Agent Capabilities

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Natural Language Processing

• Requirement Analysis: Understand complex requirements
• Code Generation: Generate appropriate code structures
• Error Detection: Identify and fix common issues
• Optimization: Suggest performance improvements

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Context Understanding

• Data Schema: Understand your data structure
• Project Context: Maintain awareness of your project
• User Intent: Interpret user requirements accurately
• Best Practices: Apply industry best practices

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Code Assistance

• Auto-completion: Intelligent code suggestions
• Refactoring: Suggest code improvements
• Documentation: Generate inline documentation
• Testing: Create test cases automatically

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Component Library

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Map Components

• Base Map: Foundation map with various styles
• Layer Manager: Control map layer visibility
• Geolocation: User location services
• Spatial Search: Location-based search functionality

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Data Components

• Data Table: Tabular data display
• Filter Panel: Data filtering controls
• Search Box: Text-based search
• Export Tools: Data export functionality

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Visualization Components

• Charts: Various chart types (bar, line, pie, etc.)
• Gauges: Progress and metric displays
• Heat Maps: Density visualization
• Timeline: Temporal data display

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UI Components

• Navigation: Menu and breadcrumb components
• Forms: Input and validation components
• Modals: Dialog and overlay components
• Notifications: Alert and status components

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Data Integration

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Data Sources

• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite
• APIs: REST, GraphQL, OGC services
• Files: CSV, GeoJSON, Shapefiles
• Cloud Storage: AWS S3, Google Cloud, Azure

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Real-time Data

• WebSockets: Live data streaming
• Server-Sent Events: Real-time updates
• Polling: Regular data refresh
• Push Notifications: Event-driven updates

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Deployment

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Cloud Deployment

# Deploy to Nika Cloud
nika studio deploy

# Deploy to custom domain
nika studio deploy --domain myapp.com

# Deploy with environment variables
nika studio deploy --env production

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Self-Hosting

# Build for production
nika studio build

# Export static files
nika studio export

# Deploy to your server
scp -r dist/ user@server:/var/www/myapp/

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Templates

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Dashboard Templates

• Analytics Dashboard: Data analysis and reporting
• Monitoring Dashboard: System and process monitoring
• Executive Dashboard: Business intelligence
• Operational Dashboard: Daily operations

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Map Templates

• Interactive Map: Feature-rich map application
• Story Map: Narrative spatial presentation
• Data Explorer: Spatial data exploration tool
• Public Portal: Community-facing map

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Application Templates

• Data Collection: Field data collection app
• Reporting Tool: Automated reporting system
• Workflow App: Process automation
• Public Portal: Community engagement

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Best Practices

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Development

1. Start Simple: Begin with basic functionality
2. Iterate: Use AI feedback for improvements
3. Test: Validate with real data
4. Document: Maintain clear documentation
5. Version Control: Use Git for project management

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Performance

1. Optimize Data: Use appropriate data formats
2. Lazy Loading: Load data on demand
3. Caching: Implement data caching
4. Compression: Minimize file sizes
5. CDN: Use content delivery networks

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User Experience

1. Responsive Design: Ensure mobile compatibility
2. Accessibility: Follow accessibility guidelines
3. Loading States: Provide user feedback
4. Error Handling: Graceful error management
5. User Testing: Validate with real users

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Integration

• NikaWorkspace: Use workspace data in your applications
• NikaHub: Publish and share your applications
• AI Agent: Get intelligent development assistance

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