Lovable

How to Build a Dashboard with Lovable

Create a data-driven dashboard with charts, metrics, and real-time updates using Lovable's AI builder

Intermediate
2-4 hours

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.

Lovable account
Data source or API to connect
Understanding of your key metrics

What You Will Build

A functional dashboard with KPI cards, charts, data tables, and filtering capabilities

Key Features

KPI metric cards
Interactive charts
Data tables
Filtering system
Responsive layout

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to build your with Lovable.

1

Define your metrics

List the key performance indicators you want to track

2

Create the layout

Prompt Lovable to generate a dashboard layout with metric cards

3

Add charts

Request specific chart types for your data visualisation needs

4

Connect your data

Integrate with Supabase or an external API for live data

5

Add filters and interactions

Enable date ranges, dropdowns, and search functionality

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Displaying too many metrics at once
Not considering data refresh rates
Poor colour choices for charts

Next Steps

Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.

Add user authentication
Create role-based views
Set up automated reports

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