Overview

If you’re diving into React development, Apptension’s React Boilerplate appears to be an essential tool, built on the solid foundation of react-boilerplate. This boilerplate simplifies the initial setup, giving you a strong starting point for your projects. Designed for developers who want a straightforward development experience, it encompasses a wide array of features and best practices, making it a great option for both seasoned professionals and those new to React.

The structure of the boilerplate is well-organized, allowing developers to focus on creating their applications rather than getting lost in configuration details. With a comprehensive tech stack and built-in functionalities, this boilerplate equips you with all the necessary tools to build impressive applications efficiently.

Features

• Tech Stack: Built with a modern stack including React 16.2, React Router 4, Redux, and ImmutableJS, ensuring you have the latest tools for creating dynamic applications.

• Configuration Management: Easily manage different environment configurations using dedicated files, allowing you to switch between development and production settings effortlessly.

• Structured File Organization: The project structure promotes best practices by separating routes, modules, services, styles, and translations, making the codebase easier to navigate and maintain.

• Automatic Dependency Management: Automatically detects yarn for package installation, simplifying the setup process. You can also switch to npm if you prefer.

• Testing Tools: Comes pre-integrated with Jest, Sinon, Chai, and Enzyme, empowering developers to implement testing strategies right from the start.

• Styling Integration: Utilizes Normalize.css for consistent rendering across browsers while allowing you the flexibility to include global styles.

• Code Generation: Incorporates Plop for code generation, streamlining the build process and enhancing productivity.

• Hot Reloading: Supports React Hot Loader 4, ensuring your development experience is smooth and efficient by allowing instant feedback during the coding process.