React_Express_App_Medium_Tutorial

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Overview

The React_Express_App_Medium_Tutorial repository contains the code supporting a Medium tutorial explaining how to create a React FrontEnd, a Node/Express BackEnd, and connect them. It can also serve as a starting point for developing a React/Express app.

Features

  • React FrontEnd: Includes a React FrontEnd application.
  • Node/Express BackEnd: Contains a Node/Express BackEnd for APIs.
  • Boilerplate: Can be used as a starting boilerplate for creating React/Express applications.
  • Integration: Demonstrates how to connect a React FrontEnd with a Node/Express BackEnd.

API Setup

  1. Navigate to the api directory in your terminal.
  2. Run npm install to install dependencies.
  3. Run npm start to start the API.

Client Setup

  1. Navigate to the client directory in another terminal.
  2. Run npm install to install dependencies.
  3. Run npm start to start the Client.

Summary

The React_Express_App_Medium_Tutorial repository provides a tutorial and codebase for creating a React FrontEnd and a Node/Express BackEnd, with instructions for installation and setup. It can serve as a helpful resource for developers looking to build React/Express applications and understand how to connect the FrontEnd with the BackEnd.