Flotiq Gatsby Blog 1

Overview:

This Gatsby starter is a blog boilerplate that allows you to kick off your project quickly. It includes the necessary configuration files for Gatsby and is designed to be a fast and efficient app generator for React. The starter uses Flotiq, a headless CMS, for storing and fetching data, and it also integrates Tailwind, a utility-first CSS framework. Additionally, it includes Flotiq components for React, which are designed to work seamlessly with Flotiq Content Objects and display data beautifully.

Features:

• Built with Gatsby, a blazing fast app generator for React.
• Utilizes Flotiq, a headless CMS, for storing and fetching data.
• Integrates Tailwind CSS framework.
• Includes Flotiq components for React, which are designed to work seamlessly with Flotiq Content Objects and display data beautifully.
• Supports node version 18.0.0 or higher.
• Allows easy project setup using Flotiq CLI.
• Provides an option to import example data to your Flotiq account.
• Supports content management using Flotiq editor.
• Includes options for updating data during development and production.

Installation:

To install and set up the Gatsby starter for a blog with Flotiq source, follow these steps:

1. Create a new project based on the template using the Flotiq CLI. Run the following command:

flotiq new projectName flotiqApiKey

Replace projectName with the desired project path. If you want to start the project in the current directory, use .. Replace flotiqApiKey with your Read and Write API key for your Flotiq account.

2. After the project is created, navigate into the project’s directory using the command:

cd projectName

3. Install the necessary npm dependencies by running the command:

npm install

4. Set up environment variables by creating a .env.development file in the root directory of the project. The file should have the following structure:

FLQAPIKEY=yourFlotiqApiKey

Replace yourFlotiqApiKey with your actual Flotiq API key.

5. (Optional) If you want to import example data to your Flotiq account, run the command:

flotiq import

Make sure to replace yourFlotiqApiKey with your actual Flotiq API key.

6. Finally, start the development server using the command:

gatsby develop

Your site will be running at http://localhost:8000.

Summary:

The Gatsby starter for a blog with Flotiq source provides a boilerplate to kick off a project quickly. It includes Gatsby configuration files, Flotiq CMS integration, and Tailwind CSS framework. The starter offers features like importing example data, managing content using Flotiq editor, and easy data updating during development and production stages. By following the installation guide, users can start their project efficiently and leverage the benefits of Flotiq CMS and Gatsby.