Creating an admin panel might seem like a challenging task, especially when you need to ensure both functionality and an attractive design. In this article, we will show you how to quickly create a beautiful admin panel using Materialize CSS, a framework based on Google’s Material Design principles. We’ll walk you through how to get started and how to add basic components for the admin panel.

Step 1: Include Materialize CSS

The first step is to include Materialize CSS in your project. The easiest way to do this is by using the CDN. Add the following links to the <head> section of your HTML document:

<!DOCTYPE html> 
<html lang="en"> 
<head> 
<meta charset="UTF-8"> 
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> 
<title>Admin Panel</title> <!-- Include Materialize CSS --> 
<link href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/materialize/1.0.0/css/materialize.min.css" rel="stylesheet"> 
<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.6.0/jquery.min.js">
</script> <script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/materialize/1.0.0/js/materialize.min.js"></script> </head> <body> 
<!-- Your content here --> 
</body> 
</html>

Now, you have access to Materialize CSS styles and components. Before diving into building the admin panel, let’s define its structure.

Step 2: Page Structure

A typical admin panel usually includes a sidebar, a top navigation bar, and a main content area. Let’s create this basic structure.

<div class="navbar-fixed"> 
<nav> <div class="nav-wrapper blue"> 
<a href="#" class="brand-logo center">Admin Panel</a> 
</div> </nav> 
</div>
 <div class="row">
<div class="col s3"> 
<ul id="slide-out" class="sidenav"> 
<li><a href="#">Dashboard</a></li> 
<li><a href="#">Users</a></li> <li><a href="#">Settings</a>
</li> <li><a href="#">Logout</a></li> 
</ul> 
</div> 
<div class="col s9"> 
<!-- Main content here -->
<div class="container"> 
<h5>Dashboard</h5> 
<p>Welcome to your admin panel!</p>
</div> 
</div> 
</div> 
<!-- Initialize sidenav --> 
<script> 
$(document).ready(function(){ $('.sidenav').sidenav(); 
}); 
</script>

Step 3: Adding Components

Materialize CSS offers several components that are useful for building an admin panel. Let’s add a few common ones, such as cards, tables, and forms.

Cards

Cards are useful for displaying content in a compact and visually appealing way.

<div class="row"> 
<div class="col s12 m6 l4"> 
<div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> 
<img src="https://via.placeholder.com/150"> 
<span class="card-title">Card Title</span> 
</div> <div class="card-content"> 
<p>This is a simple card with some content.</p> 
</div> <div class="card-action"> 
<a href="#">Read more</a> 
</div> 
</div> 
</div> 
</div>

Tables

Tables are often used to display data, such as a list of users, products, or orders.

<table class="striped"> 
<thead> 
<tr> 
<th>Name</th> 
<th>Email</th> 
<th>Role</th> 
<th>Actions</th> 
</tr> 
</thead> 
<tbody> 
<tr> 
<td>John Doe</td> 
<td>john@example.com</td> 
<td>Admin</td> <td><a href="#">Edit</a> | <a href="#">Delete</a>
</td> 
</tr> 
<tr> 
<td>Jane Smith</td> 
<td>jane@example.com</td> 
<td>User</td> 
<td><a href="#">Edit</a> | <a href="#">Delete</a></td>
 </tr> 
</tbody> 
</table>

Forms

Forms are essential for taking input from users, like adding or editing items.

<form action="#"> 
<div class="input-field"> 
<input id="first_name" type="text" class="validate"> 
<label for="first_name">First Name</label> 
</div> <div class="input-field"> 
<input id="last_name" type="text" class="validate"> 
<label for="last_name">Last Name</label> 
</div> 
<button class="btn blue" type="submit">Save</button> 
</form>

Step 4: Enhancing the Admin Panel

To make your admin panel more dynamic, you can add more Materialize components, such as modals, dropdowns, and notifications.

Modals

Modals are great for showing additional information or creating confirmation dialogs.

<!-- Trigger Button --> 
<a class="waves-effect waves-light btn modal-trigger" href="#modal1">Open Modal</a> 
<!-- Modal Structure --> 
<div id="modal1" class="modal"> 
<div class="modal-content"> 
<h4>Modal Header</h4> 
<p>Some content for the modal.</p> 
</div> <div class="modal-footer"> 
<a href="#" class="modal-close waves-effect waves-green btn-flat">Agree</a> 
<a href="#" class="modal-close waves-effect waves-red btn-flat">Disagree</a> 
</div> 
</div> 
<script> 
$(document).ready(function(){ 
$('.modal').modal(); 
}); 
</script>

Step 5: Final Touches

Once your admin panel layout is in place, you can further enhance it with custom styles or add more functionality using JavaScript. Materialize offers a lot of built-in features, and with just a few lines of code, you can make your admin panel fully functional and user-friendly.

Conclusion

Materialize CSS provides an easy and efficient way to build a beautiful and responsive admin panel. With its built-in components and styles, you can create a professional and polished user interface without spending too much time on design. Start with a basic layout, add some components, and customize them according to your needs.

By : Ryan Turner