Overview:

This boilerplate repo is designed for creating new MERN stack apps. It is aimed at Full Stack MERN developers, particularly beginners. The repo provides basic configurations such as a sample CRUD API, create-react-app boilerplate, npm scripts for MERN stack, and a sample mongoose connection for connecting the API with MongoDB database. It also includes Heroku deployment configurations.

Features:

• Sample CRUD API: Includes a sample CRUD API that can be used as a starting point for building APIs.
• Create-react-app boilerplate: Provides a boilerplate code for creating a new React app using create-react-app.
• NPM Scripts: Offers various NPM scripts that are commonly used in MERN stack development.
• Sample mongoose connection: Includes a sample mongoose connection for connecting the API with a MongoDB database.
• Heroku Deployment Configurations: Provides configurations and scripts for deploying the app on Heroku.

Installation:

1. Add a .env file in the root directory of your project and add your MongoDB URI in that file.
2. Run yarn start to start the server in production mode. Open http://localhost:5000/api/v1/get to view the sample CRUD API output in the browser.
3. Run yarn run dev to start the server in development mode. Open http://localhost:5000/api/v1/get to view the sample CRUD API output in the browser. The server will automatically restart if you make any changes.
4. Run yarn run client to start the app in development mode. Open http://localhost:3000 to view it in the browser. The page will reload if you make any edits. Any lint errors will be displayed in the console.
5. Run yarn run mern to start both the server and the client at the same time, making MERN stack development easier. Open http://localhost:5000/api/v1/get to view the sample CRUD API output from the server in the browser. Open http://localhost:3000 to view the React app in the browser.

Summary:

This boilerplate repo provides a minimalistic setup for creating new MERN stack apps. It includes essential configurations such as a sample CRUD API, create-react-app boilerplate, NPM scripts, and a sample mongoose connection. The repo also includes Heroku deployment configurations, making it easier to deploy the app on Heroku. It is recommended for beginners in Full Stack MERN development.