Overview

The FLUX React JS Boilerplate is a tool that helps developers with the architecture suggestions provided by Facebook. It includes the flux-react extension for React JS, which allows for easier development of FLUX applications. This boilerplate provides a convenient and efficient way to build and test applications using FLUX and React JS.

Features

• FLUX Architecture: The boilerplate is designed to follow the architecture suggestions provided by Facebook for building FLUX applications.
• flux-react Extension: The boilerplate includes the flux-react extension for React JS, which simplifies the integration of FLUX with React JS.
• Automatic Rebuilding: Any changes made to the application or styles folders will automatically trigger a rebuild of the build folder.
• Live Reloading: Both test and application changes will automatically refresh the browser, providing a seamless development experience.
• Testing: The boilerplate includes a test runner that allows developers to easily run tests with phantomJS and generate XML reports.
• Deployment: The code can be easily minified and prepared for production using the provided gulp deploy command.

Installation

To install the FLUX React JS Boilerplate, follow these steps:

1. Run npm install to install the necessary dependencies.
2. Run gulp to start the development server.
3. Start a web server in the build folder, for example, python -m SimpleHTTPServer.
4. Access the application by going to localhost:8000 in your web browser.
5. Access the test runner by going to localhost:8000/testrunner.html in your web browser.
6. Any changes made to the app or styles folder will automatically trigger a rebuild in the build folder.
7. Tests and application changes will automatically refresh in the browser.
8. Run gulp test to run all tests with phantomJS and generate XML reports.
9. To prepare the code for production, run gulp deploy.

Summary

The FLUX React JS Boilerplate is a valuable tool for developers who are building FLUX applications using React JS. It provides a solid foundation for following the recommended FLUX architecture and includes features like automatic rebuilding, live reloading, testing capabilities, and easy deployment. By following the installation guide, developers can quickly set up their development environment and start building FLUX applications efficiently.