Generative UI from structured output
Comes up in: Frontend system design, AI system design
This concept is being written. It gets the full five steps — explanation, predict, interview angle, practice with tests, and review cards. Here is exactly what it will cover, so you can study it elsewhere in the meantime.
What it covers
- structured output (JSON schema) → validated props → known components (never arbitrary code)
- component registries
- fallbacks for invalid output
- streaming partial objects
- AI SDK UI patterns and RSC streaming (awareness)
- MCP Apps (interactive UI from MCP servers — facts)
Words you will know
What you will practise
- model returns a chart spec rendered by your chart component
Interview questions this answers
- What is generative UI and how do you keep it safe?