Craftcms
A Craft CMS starter project using DDEV for local hosting and Vite for front-end bundling and HMR.
Overview
If you’re diving into web development with Craft CMS, the environment setup can often feel overwhelming. However, the onedarnleyroad Craft CMS starter project simplifies the task by utilizing DDEV for local hosting and Vite for front-end bundling. This harmonious blend of tools allows developers to jump straight into building without the hassle of extensive configuration, enabling a rapid development cycle that can be achieved with just a few commands.
The included video demonstration is a great visual guide, showcasing how easy it is to initiate a project from scratch using only three CLI commands. This starter project is designed to help developers focus more on crafting their projects rather than wrestling with the setup process.
Features
- DDEV for Local Development: Streamlines the local hosting process, making it easy to manage your project environments with efficiency.
- Vite 5.x for Front-End Bundling: Offers fast front-end development with hot module replacement, ensuring changes are reflected instantly during development.
- Tailwind 3.x for Utility-First CSS: Leverage a modern CSS framework that promotes a utility-first approach, allowing for rapid styling and layout.
- Alpine 3.x for Lightweight Reactivity: Incorporates reactive components without the bloat, keeping your front-end performant and snappy.
- Servd as Default Hosting Environment: A convenient setup that simplifies the transition from development to production.
- Postmark for Email Delivery: Provides reliable email sending capabilities, ensuring that your applications can communicate effectively.
- Makefile for Common CLI Commands: Included for easy access to frequent development tasks, allowing you to streamline your workflow effortlessly.
Overall, this setup provides a user-friendly approach to working with Craft CMS, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced developers looking for an efficient workflow.
- Vite
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- Tailwind
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- Alpine.js
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- Docker
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- Postcss
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