Overview
This development template offers a robust starting point for building a production-ready application using Django Rest Framework, React with Typescript, and Postgres in a Dockerized environment. As of November 2022, Heroku has removed its free tier, but this template can be deployed elsewhere or adjusted for new platforms. It is designed for seamless integration and offers a comprehensive set of tools and libraries, making it suitable for both backend and frontend development.
This setup has been tested with Python 3.10 and Node 16, ensuring compatibility and support for modern development practices. Whether you choose to use Docker or prefer a local setup without it, this template provides the flexibility and resources needed to create efficient applications.
Features
- Django Integration: Utilizes Django and Django Rest Framework for a powerful backend setup, including utilities for cross-origin requests and better typing experience.
- Postgres Support: Integrated psycopg2 for seamless interaction with Postgres, essential for data-driven applications.
- React with Typescript: Leverages the latest technologies with React and Typescript, providing strong typing and improved developer experience.
- Comprehensive Testing Tools: Incorporates coverage and testing tools for both backend and frontend, ensuring reliable code and easy debugging.
- Docker Compatibility: Fully Dockerized setup, allowing for consistent development and deployment environments.
- Flexible Deployment Options: Although initially intended for Heroku, it can easily be deployed on other platforms like Railway.app or Render.com.
- Helpful Suggested Packages: Contains suggestions for UI libraries and tools that enhance both development speed and application performance.
- Efficient Development Workflow: Supports traditional and Docker-based installations, plus easy management of dependencies using pipenv or yarn.