Getting Started with CodeBaseHub

Welcome to CodeBaseHub! This comprehensive guide will help you get up and running with our modern SaaS starter kit in just a few minutes. Whether you're building your first SaaS application or your tenth, CodeBaseHub provides the solid foundation you need to ship fast.

What Makes CodeBaseHub Special?

CodeBaseHub isn't just another template—it's a production-ready platform built with modern best practices:

• ⚡ Lightning Fast: Built with Next.js 15, TypeScript, and optimized for performance
• 🔐 Secure by Default: Enterprise-grade authentication with Better Auth
• 🤖 AI-Ready: Integrated AI chat functionality out of the box
• 🌍 Global: Multi-language support with i18n
• 🎨 Beautiful: Modern UI with shadcn/ui and Tailwind CSS

Quick Start Guide

Let's get your CodeBaseHub instance running locally:

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-org/codebasehub.git
cd codebasehub

2. Install Dependencies

npm install
# or
pnpm install
# or
yarn install

3. Set Up Environment Variables

Copy the example environment file and configure your settings:

cp .env.example .env.local

Update your .env.local file with your database URL and other configuration:

DATABASE_URL="your-database-url"
NEXTAUTH_SECRET="your-secret-key"
NEXTAUTH_URL="http://localhost:3000"

4. Initialize the Database

Run the database migrations to set up your schema:

npx prisma db push
npx prisma generate

5. Start Development Server

npm run dev

Your application will be available at http://localhost:3000.

Key Features Overview

Authentication System

CodeBaseHub uses Better Auth for authentication, providing:

• Email/password authentication
• OAuth providers (Google, GitHub, etc.)
• Two-factor authentication
• Session management
• Role-based access control

AI Integration

The built-in AI chat system includes:

• Streaming responses
• Context awareness
• Modern chat UI
• Easy provider switching

Database & API

The platform includes:

• Prisma ORM for type-safe database access
• tRPC for end-to-end type safety
• PostgreSQL ready (works with other databases too)
• API routes with proper error handling

Customization Guide

Branding & Theme

1. Update Colors: Modify tailwind.config.ts to match your brand
2. Logo & Assets: Replace assets in the public folder
3. Typography: Customize fonts in layout.tsx

Adding New Pages

Create new pages in the src/app directory:

// src/app/my-page/page.tsx
export default function MyPage() {
  return (
    <div className="container mx-auto px-4 py-16">
      <h1 className="text-4xl font-bold">My New Page</h1>
    </div>
  );
}

Database Schema

Update your database schema in prisma/schema.prisma:

model Post {
  id        String   @id @default(cuid())
  title     String
  content   String?
  published Boolean  @default(false)
  createdAt DateTime @default(now())
  updatedAt DateTime @updatedAt
}

Then run migrations:

npx prisma db push
npx prisma generate

Deployment

Vercel (Recommended)

1. Push your code to GitHub
2. Import your repository in Vercel
3. Set your environment variables
4. Deploy!

Docker

# Use the official Node.js image
FROM node:18-alpine

WORKDIR /app
COPY package*.json ./
RUN npm install

COPY . .
RUN npm run build

EXPOSE 3000
CMD ["npm", "start"]

Best Practices

Security

• Always use environment variables for sensitive data
• Enable CSRF protection
• Validate all user inputs
• Use proper authentication flows

Performance

• Optimize images with Next.js Image component
• Use dynamic imports for large components
• Implement proper caching strategies
• Monitor bundle size

Code Quality

• Use TypeScript for type safety
• Follow ESLint and Prettier configurations
• Write tests for critical functionality
• Use meaningful commit messages

What's Next?

Now that you have CodeBaseHub running, here are some next steps:

1. Explore the Dashboard: Check out the user dashboard and admin features
2. Try the AI Chat: Test the AI integration with your own API keys
3. Customize the Design: Make it match your brand
4. Add Your Features: Build your unique SaaS functionality
5. Deploy to Production: Get your app live

Getting Help

If you need assistance:

• 📚 Browse our Documentation
• 💬 Try our AI Assistant
• 📧 Contact our Support Team
• 🐙 Report Issues on GitHub

Conclusion

CodeBaseHub gives you everything you need to build a modern SaaS application. From authentication to AI integration, from beautiful UI to production deployment—we've got you covered.

Start building something amazing today! 🚀

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