Rails React
Ruby on Rails 7 and React 18
Overview
The Rails and React boilerplate is an exciting starter kit designed for developers looking to build a monolith application using the powerful combination of Ruby on Rails and React. This template simplifies the process of integrating React components on the client-side, enabling seamless interaction and dynamic rendering, making it ideal for both seasoned developers and those just starting their journey in web application development.
Included are clear setup instructions, guiding users through cloning the repository, installing ruby and npm dependencies, and effectively launching the development server. This boilerplate is tailored for developers who want to kickstart their projects with the latest technologies.
Features
- Rails 7: Utilizes the latest version of Ruby on Rails, providing all the new features and improvements for enhanced development experiences.
- React 18: Incorporates the latest React version, allowing developers to leverage modern functionalities and performance optimizations.
- Inertia 0.11.1: Integrates Inertia.js for smooth transitions between pages without losing the benefits of a single-page application.
- Easy Setup: Comes with straightforward instructions for cloning the repository and installing necessary dependencies, making it easy to get started.
- Seamless Client-Side Rendering: Renders React components in the browser, providing a dynamic and interactive user experience.
- Development Server Ready: Launches the Rails (Puma) server effortlessly to serve both Ruby and React components in one efficient environment.
- Ruby on Rails
Ruby on Rails, often referred to as Rails, is an open-source web application framework written in Ruby. Known for its convention over configuration and don't repeat yourself (DRY) principles, Rails simplifies and accelerates the development of database-backed web applications.
- 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 is a build tool that aims to provide a faster and leaner development experience for modern web projects
- Typescript
TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript, providing optional static typing, classes, interfaces, and other features that help developers write more maintainable and scalable code. TypeScript's static typing system can catch errors at compile-time, making it easier to build and maintain large applications.