Rescript React Boilerplate
An opinionated app shell for ReScript & React progressive web apps
Overview
Rescript React Boilerplate offers a robust starting point for developers looking to dive into building applications using ReScript and React. This implementation emphasizes simplicity and efficiency, allowing developers to focus on creating features without getting bogged down in configuration. With its combination of built-in routing and fast build times, it serves as an excellent foundation for both new and experienced developers.
The boilerplate’s architecture is designed for seamless development and quick iterations, making it an appealing choice for those who appreciate streamlined workflows. With various styling options and a reliable development server, it caters to different preferences and needs, promising a smooth experience when building applications.
Features
- Simple Routing: Utilizes ReScript's built-in router for straightforward navigation management.
- Quick Transitions: Implements ReactTransitionGroup for easy and efficient route transitions.
- Flexible Styling Options: Supports Emotion, Sass, or styled-ppx, allowing developers to choose their preferred CSS methodology.
- Development Server: Runs a lightweight http-server for an immediate and easy development environment setup.
- Fast Bundling: Leverages esbuild for accelerated bundling times, enhancing productivity during development.
- Automatic ServiceWorker: Generates a ServiceWorker automatically for improved offline capabilities in applications.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works seamlessly across macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it accessible for a wide range of developers.
- Real-Time Updates: Utilizes chokidar to monitor file changes and rebuild the project automatically, keeping the development workflow smooth and efficient.
- 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
- SCSS
SCSS is a preprocessor scripting language that extends the capabilities of CSS by adding features such as variables, nesting, and mixins. It allows developers to write more efficient and maintainable CSS code, and helps to streamline the development process by reducing repetition and increasing reusability.
- Pwa
A Progressive Web App (PWA) is a type of web application that uses modern web technologies to provide a native app-like experience to users, including offline functionality, push notifications, and device hardware access. PWAs can be installed on a user's home screen and launched like a traditional app, but do not require a separate app store listing or download.
