Overview

The Simple React Blog is a blog template built using React and Next.js. It utilizes the new app organization structure of Next.js 13, taking advantage of React Server Components. The blog connects to the Cosmic API via the Cosmic JavaScript SDK.

Features

• Next.js: Built with Next.js, a framework for server-rendered React applications.
• React Server Components: Utilizes the new app organization structure and React Server Components of Next.js 13.
• Cosmic API Integration: Connects to the Cosmic API using the Cosmic JavaScript SDK.

Installation

To install the Simple React Blog, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Cosmic account.
2. Install the Simple Next.js Blog template.
3. Run the following commands in your local environment:

   npm install
   npm run dev
   

4. Create an .env.local file in the root directory of the project.
5. Get your API access keys from your Cosmic dashboard’s Bucket Settings > API Access.
6. Add the API access keys to the .env.local file:

   COSMIC_BUCKET=your-bucket-slug
   COSMIC_READ_KEY=your-read-key
   COSMIC_WRITE_KEY=your-write-key
   

7. Save the .env.local file.
8. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to see the blog.

Summary

The Simple React Blog is a blog template built with React, Next.js, and the Cosmic API. It takes advantage of the new React Server Components feature in Next.js 13 and provides easy integration with the Cosmic API using the Cosmic JavaScript SDK. The installation process is straightforward, and developers can quickly set up and customize the blog to suit their needs.