The Empire UI blog

2026-09-18 · 8 min read

Newsletter Signup in React: Form, Success State, Email Validation

Build a polished React newsletter signup form with email validation, success state, and loading UX - no library required. Copy-paste ready in 2026.

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2026-09-17 · 9 min read

Survey Form in React: Multi-Step, Progress, Scale and Multiple Choice

Build a polished React survey form with multi-step flow, progress bar, Likert scales, and multiple choice - complete with state management and validation.

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2026-09-15 · 8 min read

Settings Page in React: Tabs, Toggle Groups, Save Confirmation

Build a production-ready settings page in React with tabbed navigation, toggle groups, and a save confirmation pattern that actually feels right to users.

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2026-09-10 · 9 min read

Checkout Form in React: Address, Payment, Review Steps with Validation

Build a multi-step checkout form in React with address, payment, and review stages - complete with Zod validation, Stripe-ready fields, and clean UX patterns.

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2026-08-31 · 8 min read

Input Components in Tailwind: Text, Select, Checkbox, Radio

Build polished text inputs, selects, checkboxes, and radio buttons entirely in Tailwind CSS - with real patterns, state styling, and accessibility baked in.

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2026-08-26 · 8 min read

Auth Pages in Tailwind: Login, Register, Forgot Password

Build polished login, register, and forgot-password pages with Tailwind CSS - real code, real patterns, and zero UI library bloat required.

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2026-08-04 · 9 min read

E-Commerce Checkout UI: Step-by-Step, Trust Signals, Error States

Build an e-commerce checkout UI that converts - step-by-step flow, inline error states, trust signals, and React code patterns that don't leak revenue.

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2026-07-23 · 8 min read

Multi-Select in React: Tags Input, Checkboxes and Combobox Patterns

Build multi-select UIs in React - tags input, checkbox lists, and accessible combobox patterns. Real code, keyboard nav, and no hand-waving about "best practices".

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2026-07-23 · 8 min read

Virtual Keyboard in React: Numpad, PIN Entry, Custom Layouts

Build virtual keyboards in React - numpad, PIN entry, and fully custom layouts. Covers state, accessibility, styling, and real component code.

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2026-07-22 · 8 min read

Color Picker in React: HSL Slider, Hex Input and Copy Button

Build a fully controlled React color picker with HSL sliders, live hex input, and a one-click copy button - no third-party library needed.

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2026-07-22 · 8 min read

Date Picker in React: react-day-picker v9 and Custom Approach

Build accessible date pickers in React with react-day-picker v9 or roll your own. Real code, real trade-offs, no hand-waving. Updated for 2026.

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2026-07-22 · 9 min read

File Upload in React: Drag & Drop, Progress Bar and Validation

Build a complete React file upload component with drag & drop, real progress bar, file type validation, and size limits - no third-party library required.

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2026-07-22 · 8 min read

OTP Input in React: 6-Digit Code Entry With Auto-Focus and Paste

Build a production-ready 6-digit OTP input in React with auto-focus, backspace handling, and clipboard paste support - no libraries needed.

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2026-07-19 · 8 min read

Tailwind Form Validation UI: Error States, Success and Loading

Build bulletproof Tailwind form validation UIs with error states, success feedback, and loading indicators - practical patterns, real code, no fluff.

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2026-07-09 · 8 min read

Neumorphism Input Fields: Soft UI Forms That Are Actually Usable

Neumorphic input fields look stunning but kill usability if done wrong. Here's how to build soft UI forms with proper focus states, contrast, and accessibility.

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2026-07-07 · 8 min read

Glassmorphism Form Design: Login, Signup and Contact Forms

Build login, signup, and contact forms with glassmorphism in React and CSS. Real code, accessibility tips, and backdrop-filter patterns that actually work.

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