AI Translation Web App
A simple but effective translation web app built with Next.js and Vercel's AI SDK that demonstrates prompt engineering and structured JSON AI outputs. Features phrase translation, word-by-word breakdown, phrase analysis, and grammar overview, with a clean UI using Framer Motion, Tailwind CSS, and Radix components.
Demo Video
Live App Demonstration
See the translation app in action with real-time AI-powered translations, word breakdowns, and grammar analysis
Watch DemoKey Features
AI-Powered Translation
Uses Vercel's AI SDK with structured JSON outputs to provide accurate translations with contextual understanding
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Detailed analysis of each word showing individual translations and linguistic components
Phrase Analysis
Comprehensive phrase-level analysis explaining context, meaning, and usage patterns
Grammar Overview
Detailed grammatical breakdown including sentence structure, verb tenses, and linguistic rules
Technical Implementation
Development Workflow
- Used v0.dev for initial project scaffolding and component structure
- Refined and extended functionality with Cursor AI assistance
- Iterative development approach combining AI tools with custom implementation
Frontend & UI
- Built with Next.js 14 for optimal performance and SEO
- Framer Motion for smooth animations and transitions
- Tailwind CSS for responsive, utility-first styling
- Radix UI components for accessible, customizable interface elements
- TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience
AI Integration
- Vercel AI SDK for streamlined AI model integration
- Structured JSON outputs using prompt engineering techniques
- Custom prompts designed for comprehensive language analysis
- Real-time processing with optimized API calls
Learning Outcomes
- Advanced prompt engineering for structured AI outputs
- Integration of modern AI development tools and workflows
- Building user-friendly interfaces for AI-powered applications
- Understanding of language processing and linguistic analysis
Project Impact
This project served as an excellent introduction to AI development and prompt engineering. By focusing on structured outputs and comprehensive language analysis, it demonstrated how modern AI tools can be leveraged to create practical, user-focused applications. The experience gained from this project has been invaluable for understanding AI integration patterns and best practices in modern web development.