Building a Scalable Admin Dashboard with Next.js, Auth0, and Type-Safe State Management

*How I built a property management admin dashboard with 15+ core entities, complete CRUD workflows, and type-safe architecture*

The Problem

Property management platforms require complex admin interfaces to manage listings, users, agents, viewings, and more. The challenge was building a scalable admin dashboard that manages 15+ core entities while maintaining type safety and providing a smooth user experience.

The Solution

I built a comprehensive admin dashboard using **Next.js 15**, **Auth0**, **Zustand**, **Zod**, and **React Hook Form** that provides a type-safe, scalable foundation for property management.

Tech Stack

• **Next.js 15** - React framework with App Router
• **Auth0** - Authentication and authorization
• **Zustand** - Lightweight state management
• **Zod** - Schema validation and type inference
• **React Hook Form** - Performant form handling
• **TanStack Query** - Server state management
• **TanStack Table** - Powerful data table component

Core Entities

The dashboard manages 15+ core entities including listings, agents, owners, viewings, amenities, currencies, and more.

Key Features

• Type-safe API layer with Zod
• Zustand state management
• React Hook Form integration
• Auth0 authentication
• TanStack Query for server state
• Data tables with TanStack Table

Results

The implementation successfully manages 15+ core entities with type safety, provides secure authentication, handles complex forms with validation, and scales as new features are added.

Key Learnings

• Type safety prevents bugs and improves developer experience
• Schema-first development ensures consistency
• Centralized API layer simplifies maintenance
• Role-based access control ensures security
• Optimistic updates improve user experience