Overview

The Barebones React/Sass/Express/TypeScript Boilerplate is a starting point for a TypeScript based React app with a local API server using Express. It serves as a practical tool for learning the workflow of a full-stack web application. While lacking certain conveniences like hot reloading, the boilerplate offers an opportunity for hands-on experience with building and integrating different components.

Features

• TypeScript-based React App: Utilizes TypeScript to enhance type safety and code quality in the React application.
• Local API Server with Express: Includes a local API server using Express for developing server-side logic.
• Webpack Configuration: Provides configuration files for Webpack to bundle and manage assets efficiently.
• Sass Styling: Supports styling the application using the Sass preprocessor for CSS.

Installation

1. Clone the project by running git clone <repository_url> YOUR_PROJECT_NAME.
2. Navigate into the project directory using cd YOUR_PROJECT_NAME.
3. Install dependencies using npm install.
4. Start the project by running npm run dev.

Summary

The Barebones React/Sass/Express/TypeScript Boilerplate offers a foundational setup for building a full-stack web application with React and Express. Despite missing some convenience features found in big frameworks, it provides a valuable sandbox for learning and practicing various aspects of web development. The guide helps users with the installation process to quickly set up and start exploring the capabilities of the boilerplate.