When do I add a real backend?

After the UI contract stabilizes. Mock data in prompts first; swap in API clients with typed SDKs once routes and states look right.

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GuideApr 4, 2026Forion

How to build a SaaS dashboard with AI — no local setup

A milestone plan for dashboard scaffolds using browser-based workflows, including how Orbit approaches previews.

Definition — “no local setup” still needs a plan

Browser-based generation removes installer friction, but you still specify navigation, roles, KPIs, and data freshness. Write those as explicit requirements so the first pass is testable.

Orbit targets live previews so you can click through sidebar routes, empty states, and loading skeletons before you connect real APIs.

Templates

Next.js App Router stack page
React dashboard generator page

Frequently asked questions

When do I add a real backend?: After the UI contract stabilizes. Mock data in prompts first; swap in API clients with typed SDKs once routes and states look right.

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