Replay for Human Resources: Building Employee Portal UIs from Video Tutorials

TL;DR: Replay empowers HR teams to rapidly build employee portal UIs directly from video tutorials, significantly reducing development time and resource investment.

The struggle is real: HR departments are constantly creating training videos and internal tool demos. But turning those videos into functional, interactive UIs for employee portals is a massive bottleneck. Traditional methods require developers to manually interpret the video, translate the actions into code, and then build the interface. This is slow, error-prone, and expensive.

Enter Replay: the video-to-code engine that leverages Gemini to reconstruct working UIs directly from screen recordings. Instead of static screenshots, Replay understands user behavior within the video. This "Behavior-Driven Reconstruction" approach allows Replay to generate multi-page UIs, integrate with existing systems like Supabase, inject custom styles, and even map out entire product flows.

Replay: Revolutionizing HR Portal Development#

Replay offers a fundamentally different approach compared to existing screenshot-to-code tools or manual development. It analyzes the video to understand the intent behind each action, not just the visual representation. This enables a far more accurate and functional code generation.

Building an HR Portal UI from a Video Tutorial: A Step-by-Step Guide#

Let's walk through a practical example: building a "Benefits Enrollment" section of an employee portal directly from a video tutorial demonstrating the enrollment process.

Step 1: Record the Tutorial Video#

Create a clear and concise video tutorial demonstrating the entire benefits enrollment process. Make sure to capture all relevant clicks, form entries, and navigation steps. The better the video quality, the more accurate the reconstruction will be.

💡 Pro Tip: Speak clearly during the video and highlight important elements with your cursor to aid Replay's analysis.

Step 2: Upload the Video to Replay#

Upload the video to the Replay platform. Replay will automatically analyze the video and begin the reconstruction process. This typically takes just a few minutes, depending on the length and complexity of the video.

Step 3: Review and Refine the Generated Code#

Once the reconstruction is complete, Replay will present you with the generated code. You'll likely need to review and refine the code to ensure it meets your specific requirements.

Here's an example of code Replay might generate for a form submission:

typescript
// Generated by Replay
import { useState } from 'react';

const BenefitsForm = () => {
  const [formData, setFormData] = useState({
    medicalPlan: '',
    dentalPlan: '',
    visionPlan: '',
  });

  const handleChange = (e: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement | HTMLSelectElement>) => {
    setFormData({ ...formData, [e.target.name]: e.target.value });
  };

  const handleSubmit = async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
    e.preventDefault();
    try {
      const response = await fetch('/api/enroll', {
        method: 'POST',
        headers: {
          'Content-Type': 'application/json',
        },
        body: JSON.stringify(formData),
      });

      if (response.ok) {
        alert('Enrollment submitted successfully!');
      } else {
        alert('Enrollment failed. Please try again.');
      }
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error:', error);
      alert('An error occurred. Please try again.');
    }
  };

  return (
    <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
      <label htmlFor="medicalPlan">Medical Plan:</label>
      <select id="medicalPlan" name="medicalPlan" value={formData.medicalPlan} onChange={handleChange}>
        <option value="">Select a Plan</option>
        <option value="basic">Basic</option>
        <option value="premium">Premium</option>
      </select>

      <label htmlFor="dentalPlan">Dental Plan:</label>
      <select id="dentalPlan" name="dentalPlan" value={formData.dentalPlan} onChange={handleChange}>
        <option value="">Select a Plan</option>
        <option value="basic">Basic</option>
        <option value="premium">Premium</option>
      </select>

      <label htmlFor="visionPlan">Vision Plan:</label>
      <select id="visionPlan" name="visionPlan" value={formData.visionPlan} onChange={handleChange}>
        <option value="">Select a Plan</option>
        <option value="basic">Basic</option>
        <option value="premium">Premium</option>
      </select>

      <button type="submit">Submit Enrollment</button>
    </form>
  );
};

export default BenefitsForm;

This code provides a functional React component with form elements for selecting medical, dental, and vision plans. It includes state management for the form data and a

function that sends the data to a backend endpoint.

Step 4: Integrate with Your Existing System#

Replay supports seamless integration with popular backend platforms like Supabase. This allows you to easily connect the generated UI to your existing employee database and authentication system. You can configure the API endpoint

to interact with your Supabase database, storing the enrollment information.

Step 5: Style the UI#

Replay also allows you to inject custom styles to match the look and feel of your existing employee portal. You can use CSS, Tailwind CSS, or any other styling framework you prefer.

css
/* Example CSS for the BenefitsForm component */
label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

select {
  width: 200px;
  padding: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

button {
  background-color: #4CAF50;
  color: white;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

button:hover {
  background-color: #3e8e41;
}

📝 Note: Replay's style injection feature significantly reduces the time spent on front-end development.

Benefits of Using Replay for HR Portal Development#

• •Faster Development: Drastically reduces the time required to build UIs from video tutorials.
• •Reduced Costs: Minimizes the need for expensive developer resources.
• •Improved Accuracy: Ensures that the generated UI accurately reflects the actions demonstrated in the video.
• •Increased Efficiency: Streamlines the entire development process, freeing up HR staff to focus on other tasks.
• •Behavior-Driven Reconstruction: Replay understands the context of the video, leading to more intelligent and functional code.

⚠️ Warning: While Replay significantly accelerates development, always review the generated code to ensure accuracy and security.

Real-World Use Cases in HR#

Beyond benefits enrollment, Replay can be used to build UIs for a wide range of HR functions, including:

• •Onboarding: Creating interactive onboarding guides from video walkthroughs.
• •Performance Reviews: Building performance review dashboards from demo videos.
• •Policy Training: Developing interactive training modules based on policy explanation videos.
• •Leave Management: Constructing leave request forms from video demonstrations.

Replay truly democratizes UI development within HR, allowing non-technical staff to contribute to the creation of essential employee-facing tools.

Frequently Asked Questions#

Is Replay free to use?#

Replay offers a free tier with limited features. Paid plans are available for more advanced functionality and higher usage limits. Check out the Replay pricing page for details.

How is Replay different from v0.dev?#

While both Replay and v0.dev aim to generate code, Replay focuses on video input and behavior analysis, offering a more accurate and context-aware reconstruction compared to v0.dev's reliance on text prompts. V0.dev and similar tools require precise prompting and often struggle with complex, multi-step workflows. Replay uses video as the source of truth, capturing the nuances of user interaction that text prompts often miss.

What video formats does Replay support?#

Replay supports a wide range of video formats, including MP4, MOV, AVI, and WebM.

What front-end frameworks does Replay support?#

Replay primarily generates React code, but support for other frameworks like Vue.js and Angular is planned for future releases.

How secure is Replay?#

Replay employs industry-standard security measures to protect your data. All video uploads and code generation processes are encrypted.

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