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Mern Boilerplate Nextjs 2020

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express
nextjs
react
scss

Boilerplate code for MERN stack (NextJs) with simple TODO app.

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Overview

The MERN Stack boilerplate built on NextJS is a powerful starting point for developers looking to create server-side rendered React applications quickly and effectively. With a focus on efficiency, this boilerplate eliminates the need to set up a new project from scratch every time, enabling developers to leverage the strong capabilities of the MERN stack. The inclusion of a simple yet effective Todo app demonstrates the functionality of the setup and serves as a testing ground for routing and state management.

This boilerplate utilizes Node, ExpressJS, and MongoDB for the backend, while NextJS connects the entire stack seamlessly. The frontend is built with the latest React features, including Hooks and the context API for state management, offering a modern development environment that is both user-friendly and powerful.

Features

  • Server-Side Rendering: Optimized for fast and efficient rendering, ensuring better SEO and user experience.
  • Integrated Todo App: A simple application included to showcase features, routes, and state management.
  • Node, ExpressJS, and MongoDB: Leverages a robust backend stack for handling data and server-side logic.
  • Latest React Features: Utilizes Hooks and useContext with useReducer, simplifying state management without Redux.
  • CSS Modules and Variables: Supports modular CSS for better style management and customization.
  • Easy Setup: Clone the project, install dependencies, and you’re ready to go with minimal configuration.
  • Live Reload Integration: Automatically refreshes the app in your browser as you make changes during development.
  • Development Server: Simple commands to launch both backend and frontend servers seamlessly.
express
Express

Express.js is a simple Node.js framework for single, multi-page, and hybrid web applications.

nextjs
Next.js

Next.js is a React-based web framework that enables server-side rendering, static site generation, and other powerful features for building modern web applications.

react
React

React is a widely used JavaScript library for building user interfaces and single-page applications. It follows a component-based architecture and uses a virtual DOM to efficiently update and render UI components

scss
SCSS

SCSS is a preprocessor scripting language that extends the capabilities of CSS by adding features such as variables, nesting, and mixins. It allows developers to write more efficient and maintainable CSS code, and helps to streamline the development process by reducing repetition and increasing reusability.