Boilerplate

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vite
tailwind
alpinejs

A boilerplate repository for Craft CMS, Vite and Tailwind

Overview

The Boilerplate Website is designed to simplify the process of creating and managing a new site built on Craft CMS. It serves as a comprehensive framework for developers looking to set up a Craft CMS environment quickly and efficiently. With all the necessary configurations and tools provided, this boilerplate helps streamline development and minimizes the hassle often associated with initial setup.

By utilizing the Boilerplate, developers can focus more on building features rather than dealing with configuration issues. It integrates various services and tools, ensuring that your local development resembles the production environment, thereby enhancing consistency across different stages of development.

Features

  • Craft CMS Compatibility: Built specifically for Craft CMS, allowing for seamless integration and easy management of content.
  • DDEV Support: Default setup for development using DDEV, simplifying environment setup with easy-to-follow hooks and configurations.
  • Project Config: Utilizes Craft's Project Config feature to manage database structure changes, which helps maintain consistency among developers.
  • Simple Installation: Clear instructions for setting up a new site using the boilerplate, making it easy to get started for any developer.
  • Automated NPM and Composer Setup: Automatically installs required npm packages and Composer dependencies on startup, ensuring that your environment is always up to date.
  • Secure Configuration: Notable attention to security with setup instructions for app IDs and security keys to protect project integrity.
  • Version Control Friendly: Designed to work with Git repositories, helping teams easily manage changes and collaborate effectively.
  • Memory and Performance Requirements: Clearly outlines the prerequisites for running the project, ensuring that developers are aware of the necessary resources needed for optimal performance.
vite
Vite

Vite is a build tool that aims to provide a faster and leaner development experience for modern web projects

tailwind
Tailwind

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that provides pre-defined classes for building responsive and customizable user interfaces.

alpinejs
Alpine.js

Alpine.js is a lightweight JavaScript framework that simplifies the process of creating dynamic, reactive user interfaces on the web. It uses a declarative syntax that offers a higher level of abstraction compared to vanilla JavaScript, while being more performant and easier to use than jQuery.