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A boilerplate for React applications with an Express backend with a simple user registration/login

Head Start

A boilerplate for React applications with an Express backend with a simple user registration/login

Author Avatar Theme by letladi
Github Stars Github Stars: 24
Last Commit Last Commit: Oct 10, 2017 -
First Commit Created: Jun 19, 2023 -
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Overview

This React/Redux boilerplate serves as an excellent starting point for anyone looking to build modern web applications. It incorporates essential features that facilitate rapid development while adhering to best practices. This setup not only streamlines the process of getting a React application up and running but also provides a structured framework that supports scalable development.

Designed with both beginners and experienced developers in mind, it includes pre-configured tools and libraries that showcase best practices in state management with Redux, routing with React Router, and enhanced UI with Semantic UI React. Coupled with a powerful build system using Webpack, this boilerplate is perfect for building robust applications.

Features

  • React & Redux Support: Integrated support for React and Redux provides a solid foundation for building interactive UIs with efficient state management.

  • Universal Rendering: The boilerplate supports universal rendering, ensuring your application is SEO-friendly and improves loading performance.

  • Webpack 3 Configuration: Built with an optimized Webpack configuration for both development and production, streamlining the build process.

  • SASS & Autoprefixing: Incorporates SASS for style management with autoprefixing, making it easier to maintain styles while ensuring cross-browser compatibility.

  • Hot Module Replacement: Enables hot reloading during development, allowing developers to see changes instantly without losing the application state.

  • Linting & Git Hooks: Built-in linting tools and Git hooks to ensure code quality by running tests and linting before each commit.

  • API Integration with Axios: Simplifies API calls using Axios, making it easy to interact with backend services.

  • Testing Frameworks: Comes ready with testing utilities, including Jest and Chai, to support comprehensive unit and functional testing strategies.