The latest articles on Forem by Nikita Aleksov (@alexovn). https://forem.com/alexovn https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F881427%2Ff7eeecbc-7bc9-4266-9547-11fe95bf42cb.jpeg https://forem.com/alexovn en Nikita Aleksov Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:53:12 +0000 https://forem.com/alexovn/ui-finder-the-one-stop-solution-for-finding-ui-libraries-25f https://forem.com/alexovn/ui-finder-the-one-stop-solution-for-finding-ui-libraries-25f <h2> Introduction </h2> <p>Hi everyone! I’m Nikita Aleksov, a Front-End Engineer, technology enthusiast, and a bit of a geek. I love exploring new technologies, learning continuously, and building projects just for the fun of it.</p> <p>At the beginning of this year, I started working on a project that I believed could solve a common problem many developers face.<br> How often have you caught yourself wondering: Which UI library should I pick to speed up and simplify my development process?</p> <p>Finding the right library that matches your needs can be surprisingly tedious — it often involves browsing dozens of resources, reading endless reviews, and comparing documentation.<br> So I thought: what if there were a simple tool that could make this process easier?</p> <p>That’s how UI Finder was born.</p> <p><a href="https://ui-finder.dev/" class="crayons-btn crayons-btn--primary" rel="noopener noreferrer">Try it now!</a> </p> <h2> The App </h2> <p>UI Finder is a lightweight and intuitive app designed to help developers discover and compare UI libraries quickly and efficiently.</p> <p>Here’s what makes it stand out:</p> <ul> <li>Clean and minimalistic design combined with powerful functionality, including built-in search, multiple filters, and flexible sorting options</li> <li>All search parameters are saved in the browser’s URL, so you never lose your setup — and you can easily share results with friends or teammates</li> <li>Fully responsive layout, optimized for both desktop and mobile devices</li> <li>Dark Mode for those late-night coding sessions — switch themes instantly</li> <li>Modern tech stack: <ul> <li>Front end: built with Nuxt in SSR mode for improved SEO</li> <li>UI: developed using Nuxt UI and Tailwind CSS</li> <li>Back end: powered by NestJS, PostgreSQL, and Prisma ORM</li> <li>Infrastructure: both parts run on self-hosted servers using Docker containers, with Nginx handling route proxying and SSL certificates</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>And that’s just the beginning — there are plenty of small details and optimizations that make working with UI Finder smooth and enjoyable.</p> <h2> Conclusion </h2> <p>UI Finder is a fast, convenient, and reliable tool for discovering UI libraries that fit your workflow.<br> Its smart filtering system, efficient search, and shareable URLs help you save time and focus on what really matters — building great user interfaces.</p> <p>If you like the project, feel free to share this article, leave a comment, or open an issue on GitHub with your ideas for improvement.</p> <p>Thanks for reading — and stay tuned for more updates from me!</p> webdev productivity showdev development