Simple Frontend Boilerplate

Overview:

This product is a boilerplate for developing websites or small web applications. It is designed to be flexible and can be used with any MV* framework or module dependency loader. It can be used for simple websites, websites with minimal application-like interfaces, or very small web applications. The boilerplate supports different architectures, including single-page, hybrid, or traditional web page architectures. It also allows for easy customization with the option to drop the build step and rely on the speed of yepnope.

Features:

• Flexible boilerplate for developing websites or small web applications without framework restrictions
• Supports different architectures including single-page, hybrid, or traditional web page
• Can be used for simple websites, websites with minimal application-like interfaces, or very small web applications
• Easy customization with the option to drop the build step and rely on yepnope for speed optimization

Step 1: Install nodeJS

• Use the installer for initial installation as well as updates to nodeJS and NPM.

Step 2: Download Code

• Download the repository (ZIP) or clone it using GIT.

Step 3: Install NPM packages

• Navigate to the root directory in the command line or terminal.
• Run the following command:

  npm install
  

• This will install the required node dependencies listed in the package.json file.
• Use the "--save-dev" flag to update the package.json file when adding or removing npm packages.

Step 4: Install bower globally

• Install bower globally with the following command:

  npm install -g bower
  

Step 5: Get bower libraries

• Edit the dependencies in the component.json file to configure what bower retrieves.
• Navigate to the root directory in the command line or terminal.
• Run the following command:

  bower install
  

• This will install the required libraries in the /public/libraries/thirdparty/ directory.
• Use the "--save" flag to update the component.json file when adding or removing bower components.

Step 6: Configure port in server.js

• Open the server.js file in an editor of your choice.
• Update the port to the desired value in the code.
• Save the changes.

Summary:

The boilerplate is a versatile tool for developing websites or small web applications without being tied to a specific framework or module dependency loader. It offers flexibility in architecture and allows for easy customization. The installation process involves installing nodeJS, downloading the code, installing NPM packages, installing bower globally, getting bower libraries, and configuring the server port. Overall, it provides developers with a convenient starting point for their projects.