Overview

If you’re looking to jumpstart your web development project with a powerful and modern tech stack, this Node-Express-Mongoose-GraphQL (Apollo) - Create React App boilerplate is an excellent choice. It’s designed to provide a simple yet robust foundation, allowing you to quickly deploy your applications to Heroku. The project benefits from a combination of popular technologies and libraries that enhance both development and performance, making it ideal for developers of any skill level.

This boilerplate not only sets up a fully functioning web application but also includes detailed instructions on how to customize it for your specific needs. Whether you prefer working with a local MongoDB instance or a free MongoDB service like mLab, the setup process is straightforward and encourages best practices in web application development.

Features

• Full Stack Integration: Combines Node.js, Express, Mongoose, GraphQL (Apollo), and Create React App for a seamless end-to-end development experience.

• Authentication Made Easy: Utilizes passwordless authentication via JWT for secure access without the hassle of traditional login processes.

• Testing Frameworks: Includes Jest, Enzyme, and Storybook for testing components and ensuring high-quality code from the start.

• Modern Styling: Leveraging Material-UI and Styled Components, this boilerplate allows for beautiful, responsive design without the need for extensive CSS knowledge.

• Service Workers: Supports service workers for optimized performance and enhanced user experience through push notifications and background data sync.

• Step-by-Step Guide: Comprehensive documentation and a guide to walk through the setup process, ensuring a smooth experience for developers setting up their applications.

• Deployment Ready: Designed to be easily deployed on Heroku, enabling developers to get their applications live with minimal effort.

• Environment Configuration: Provides sample .env files for easy customization of environmental variables, making configuration a breeze.