Remix Tutorial Walkthrough

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Updated: 23 Nov 2021

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Overview

Remix is a web development framework that allows users to create and deploy applications easily. It offers features for both development and deployment, making the process efficient and seamless.

Features

• Development Mode: Remix provides a terminal command to start the app in development mode, enabling live rebuilding of assets when there are file changes.
• Production Mode: Users can build their app for production using Remix and run it in production mode for optimal performance.
• DIY Deployment: Remix offers a built-in app server that is production-ready, allowing users familiar with deploying node applications to easily deploy their Remix app.
• Template Hosting: When creating a new project with Remix, users have the option to choose from various hosting solutions. They can copy their app folder to a pre-configured project for their target server.

Installation

To install and use Remix, follow these steps:

1. Open your terminal.
2. Run the following command to start your app in development mode:

   remix start
   

   This command will automatically rebuild assets whenever there are file changes.
3. To build your app for production, use the following command:

   remix build
   

4. Run your app in production mode using the command:

   remix run
   

5. Choose a suitable host to deploy your app to.

• If you are familiar with deploying node applications, you can use the built-in Remix app server. Make sure to deploy the output of remix build/build/public/build/ for a production-ready deployment.
• Alternatively, if you used a template when creating your project, you can create a new project and copy over your app folder to a pre-configured project specifically tailored for your target server.

Summary

Remix is a versatile web development framework that provides an array of features to enhance the development and deployment process. With its development and production modes, as well as options for DIY deployment and template hosting, Remix offers a seamless and efficient solution for developers looking to create and deploy applications.