Overview:

The React Redux Universal Boilerplate is a project created to learn and utilize various web development tools such as React, Redux, Webpack, Babel, and ES6/ES2015. It was initially created for fun but continues to be maintained and used as a boilerplate for React and Redux projects. While not perfect, it is a functional and reliable tool for developing applications.

Features:

react: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces
redux: A predictable state container for JavaScript applications
redux-devtools-extension: Allows for debugging and monitoring of Redux state
react-router 4: A routing library for React applications
react-router-redux: Integrates React Router with Redux
react-helmet: A component for managing the document head of a React application
React Hot Loader 3: Enables hot module reloading for faster development
webpack 2: A module bundler for JavaScript applications
webpack-dev-middleware: Serves webpack assets from memory for faster development
webpack-hot-middleware: Enables hot module reloading with webpack
webpack-isomorphic-tools: A utility for using webpack with isomorphic (universal) JavaScript applications
image-webpack-loader: A loader for optimizing and processing images in webpack
purifycss-webpack-plugin: A plugin for reducing the size of CSS files by removing unused selectors
babel: A JavaScript compiler for converting ES6/ES2015 code into backwards-compatible JavaScript
koa 2: A web framework for Node.js applications
koa-compress: A middleware for compressing Koa responses
koa-convert: A utility for converting old Koa 1.x style middleware to Koa 2.x style
koa-helmet: A middleware for securing Koa applications by setting various HTTP headers
koa-html-minifier: A middleware for minifying HTML in Koa applications
koa-static: A middleware for serving static files in Koa applications
koa-static-cache: A caching middleware for serving static files in Koa applications
eslint: A tool for identifying and reporting on patterns found in JavaScript code
normalize.css: A CSS file that makes browsers render elements consistently
postcss-cssnext: A plugin for transforming CSS with future CSS features
sass: A CSS extension language for styling web pages
css-modules: A CSS module system that allows for local scoping of styles
karma: A test runner for JavaScript applications
Mocha: A JavaScript test framework
Chai: An assertion library for JavaScript
Sinon.JS: A library for creating test doubles in JavaScript
Enzyme: A JavaScript testing utility for React components
why-did-you-update: A library for tracking and displaying unnecessary re-renders in React applications
babel-preset-latest: A Babel preset for using the latest versions of JavaScript language features

Summary:

The React Redux Universal Boilerplate is a versatile tool for developing React and Redux applications. It comes with a comprehensive list of features and integrates various web development tools to streamline the development process. The installation process is straightforward and the project is actively maintained. While not perfect, it provides a solid foundation for building applications.

Kiki Le Singe

React Redux Universal Boilerplate