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Meteor Jw Opinionated Skeleton

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ABANDONED: A collection of packages and a good starting point for building my next meteor project. You might like it too. :) Coffeescript based

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Overview

JW's Opinionated Meteor Skeleton is a tailored starting point for developers working with the Meteor/nodejs web development framework. Although not actively maintained as of 2015, it offers a curated collection of packages that streamline the development process. With a focus on functionality and personal preferences, it's built with features that cater to those who appreciate the flexibility of utilizing Coffeescript, even if that’s not everyone's cup of tea.

The structure of this skeleton has been carefully constructed, drawing inspiration from the Unofficial Meteor FAQ to enhance usability. By including various configuration settings and options directly within the codebase, developers can expect a more intuitive experience when building their applications.

Features

  • Autoform: Simplifies the creation of forms with automatic insert, update events, and reactive validation using Handlebars helpers.

  • Bootbox.js: A lightweight library for generating dialog boxes that work seamlessly with Twitter’s Bootstrap modals, simplifying DOM management.

  • Bootstrap Themes: Integrates Twitter's Bootstrap along with themed styles, all packaged for enhanced compatibility with Meteor projects.

  • Coffeescript: Offers a cleaner, more readable syntax that compiles to JavaScript, letting developers write expressive code by leveraging its elegant structure.

  • Collection2: Enhances the Meteor.Collection by introducing schema specifications and validation for smoother data management during insertion and updates.

  • Event Hooks: Includes hooks for various user-triggered events, allowing for more reactive programming approaches.

  • Iron Router: A powerful router specific to Meteor that simplifies routing and manages subscriptions and data sources effectively.

  • Moment Alternative: Offers a packaged version of Moment.js, giving developers a reliable tool for date manipulation and formatting within Meteor applications.