Overview

The React Starter Kit is designed specifically for developers looking to kickstart their projects with minimal overhead. By using a lean webpack configuration, it provides an excellent foundation for building applications. Whether you’re a beginner trying to learn the ropes or an experienced developer wanting to rapidly develop features, this starter kit allows for incremental enhancements to your webpack settings, ensuring a seamless workflow right from the start.

Getting started with this kit is straightforward. Simply clone the repository, run npm install, and you’re ready to go, with commands available for both development and production builds. Not only does it set you up with essential tools, but it also offers configurations that cater to various needs, making it a versatile choice for any React developer.

Features

• Hot Module Reloading: The dev-server is configured with hot module reloading, allowing for instant feedback during development without refreshing the entire page.
• Webpack 4: The latest version of webpack is included, ensuring optimized builds and better performance.
• Flexible Environment Setup: Easily manage multiple environments by changing the --env.NODE_ENV variable in the package.json scripts.
• SCSS Support: Style your application seamlessly with built-in SCSS support for better styling capabilities.
• Babel Integration: Equipped with @babel/env, @babel/preset-react, and @babel/preset-stage-2 for modern JavaScript and React features.
• Configuration Management: Uses webpack merge to handle configurations smartly, making it easy to maintain and extend.
• NodeJS Backend: Comes with a NodeJS backend using the ExpressJS framework, simplifying the development of full-stack applications.