Overview
The Next.js Starter Kit is an essential toolkit for developers looking to create server-rendered React applications. Built on ZEIT’s Next.js framework, it seamlessly integrates with the Tachyons CSS framework, making it easier to style your applications with atomic CSS. The kit also includes a suite of developer tools such as ESLint for JavaScript linting, Jest for testing, and Microsoft Visual Studio Code for a robust coding environment. This combination ensures a streamlined experience for bootstrapping a new project while adhering to modern development standards.
Setting up your project with the Next.js Starter Kit allows for rapid development and high performance with server-side rendering capabilities. Whether you’re building a static site or a universal app, the provided documentation and features guide you through creating a scalable and maintainable application.
Features
- Server-Rendered React Apps: Leverage Next.js to create powerful, server-rendered React applications that load quickly and improve SEO.
- Tachyons CSS Framework: Utilize a minimalist approach with Tachyons to implement atomic CSS components for better styling efficiency.
- ESLint Integration: Keep your code clean and consistent with built-in ESLint configurations for both JavaScript and JSX.
- Jest for Testing: Employ Jest for comprehensive testing of your JavaScript code, ensuring reliability in your applications.
- Visual Studio Code Support: Enhance your development workflow with VS Code plugins that support automatic tag closing, npm validation, and debugging.
- Flow Type Checking: Incorporate Flow for static type-checking, helping to identify issues early in development.
- Custom Configuration Files: Easily customize your project behavior with
next.config.jsand deployment settings usingnow.json. - Comprehensive Documentation: Access thorough guides for adding pages, modules, and components, simplifying the development process.
This Starter Kit provides everything you need to start building high-quality React applications efficiently.