Vite React Express Docker Boilerplate

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react
vite

This boilerplate contains all the tools you need to build a modern web app with Docker, Vite, React, and Express.

Overview

The Vite React Express Docker Boilerplate is an excellent starting point for developers looking to quickly set up a modern web application. This boilerplate simplifies the process of building a web app by integrating essential tools with a clean and maintainable code structure. It utilizes Vite for fast development, React for building user interfaces, and Express for server-side logic, all while being packaged with Docker for easy deployment.

This boilerplate is a fantastic choice for those who prefer JavaScript over TypeScript, as it replaces the complexities of TypeScript with straightforward JavaScript. With built-in configurations for ESLint, stylelint, Prettier, and others, developers can enjoy a smooth coding experience right from the get-go.

Features

  • Easy Setup: Quickly bootstrap your project by creating a repository from the template, making it perfect for rapid development.

  • JavaScript Focus: Unlike its predecessor, this boilerplate uses JavaScript, catering to developers who want to avoid the added complexity of TypeScript.

  • Docker Integration: The inclusion of Docker allows for seamless containerization of your application, ensuring consistent environments across development and production.

  • Preconfigured Tools: Enjoy a solid development experience with ESLint, stylelint, Prettier, and husky already configured to manage code quality and formatting.

  • Environment Configuration: Easily manage server settings through a simple .env file, allowing you to customize ports or other environment variables effortlessly.

  • Development Ports: By default, the server runs on port 3001, while the client is set to port 3000, providing a clear separation of concerns.

  • API and Client Structure: The boilerplate offers a structured approach to route API calls and serve the client, keeping your project organized.

  • MIT Licensing: Enjoy the freedom to modify and share your work under the permissive MIT license.

express
Express

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

vite
Vite

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

eslint
Eslint

ESLint is a linter for JavaScript that analyzes code to detect and report on potential problems and errors, as well as enforce consistent code style and best practices, helping developers to write cleaner, more maintainable code.

Stylelint

Stylelint is a modern linter for CSS that helps you avoid errors and enforce consistent styling conventions. It provides rules for detecting errors and warnings, and can be configured to match your specific project's requirements.