Overview

The Comet Starter App is an innovative project designed to streamline the development of React applications that utilize TypeScript. With a focus on efficiency, this starter app is loaded with essential tools and libraries, including the USWDS-based Comet Component Library. The pre-configured environment makes it a breeze for developers to jump right into building robust web applications without the hassles of extensive setup.

The combination of modern data visualization, state management solutions, and comprehensive testing frameworks elevates the development experience. It’s a perfect choice for developers looking to create scalable applications while maintaining high standards for code quality and performance.

Features

• Tooling: Vite
  Fast and efficient build tool that speeds up the development process with hot module replacement and optimized production builds.

• Component Library: Comet Component Library
  A suite of pre-designed UI components that adhere to USWDS standards, allowing for consistent and accessible design.

• State Management: Jotai
  A minimalistic and powerful state management solution that simplifies global state handling in React applications.

• Data Visualization: Victory Charts
  An intuitive library for creating interactive and customizable charts, perfect for integrating visual data representations.

• API Support: Axios
  A promise-based HTTP client that enables seamless communication between the app and external APIs.

• Form Validation: TanStack Form with Zod
  A robust validation framework that ensures forms are filled out correctly using well-defined schemas.

• Unit Testing: Vitest with React Testing Library
  Provides a solid foundation for writing unit tests, helping to ensure code reliability and functionality.

• End-to-End Testing: Playwright
  Allows for comprehensive testing of user interactions with the application in real browsers, ensuring a polished user experience.