React Isomorphic Boilerplate

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Isomorphic Server & Browser Side Rendering with React >= 0.12

Overview

This article is part of a series called "Modular Isomorphic React JS applications". The focus of Part 1 is on Isomorphic Server & Browser Side Rendering with React >= 0.12. The author discusses how React's virtual DOM allows for quick and efficient re-renders in the browser. One of React's strengths is its ability to understand React-rendered HTML on both the server and the browser. The article provides an example of server side rendering using React.renderToString method.

Features

  • Utilizes React's virtual DOM for quick and efficient re-renders in the browser
  • Allows for rendering React-rendered HTML on both the server and the browser
  • Uses commonJS style require's and relies on Browserify to convert React dependency into a browser-compatible version

Summary

This article discusses Isomorphic Server & Browser Side Rendering with React >= 0.12. It highlights the benefits of using React's virtual DOM for efficient re-renders in the browser and the ability to render React-rendered HTML on both the server and the browser. The article provides a step-by-step guide for installation and an example of server side rendering using React.renderToString method.

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Express

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

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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