[OUTDATED] React 16.8.4 + NextJS 8.0.3 + Emotion + Sequelize 5/Postgres + Passport Local Auth + Google App Engine or Heroku Deployment
Overview
The next-postgres template is a powerful tool for developers looking to build full-stack applications using JavaScript. Although this template is no longer maintained, it serves as a stepping stone for newer frameworks. Its lightweight nature—thanks to the absence of an express server and babel—offers a lower dependency burden, allowing developers to focus more on creating robust applications.
This template showcases a full-stack application that integrates posts, comments, and authentication, giving you the flexibility to customize your UX/UI. Ideal for rapid development during hackathons or competitions, it provides essential features that can speed up your deployment to platforms such as Google App Engine or Heroku.
Features
- Full Stack JavaScript: Utilize a complete JavaScript environment for both client and server-side development.
- Server Side Rendering: Enjoy the benefits of server-side rendering out of the box, improving your application’s performance and SEO.
- Lightweight Dependencies: The absence of an express server and babel reduces complexity, making setup and maintenance easier.
- Local Database Support: Configured for quick local development with a sample PostgreSQL database.
- Easy Deployment: Seamless integration with platforms like Heroku and Google App Engine to get your app live quickly.
- Production-Ready Concepts: Comes with essential production-ready features, so you can hit the ground running.
- Customization Opportunities: Encourages developers to enhance the UX/UI to suit their specific needs, as the basic design is minimalistic.
- Community Examples: Learn from projects built using this template, offering inspiration and practical applications of the framework.