Starter Architect

Overview

This article provides an introduction to Remix, a starter repository for using Remix with Architect, a wrapper around AWS CloudFormation. It explains the development process, installation of dependencies, and deployment steps.

Features

• Integration of Remix with Architect (AWS CloudFormation)
• Separate terminal tabs for running Architect’s sandbox and Remix’s development server
• Remix asset server automatically rebuilds as source files change
• Integration with AWS CLI for deployment

Installation

1. Rename .npmrc.example to .npmrc

2. Insert the license key received from the Remix dashboard in .npmrc file

3. Install all dependencies using npm

npm install

4. Start the Remix asset server

npm run dev

5. Install Architect CLI and AWS SDK globally

npm install -g @architect/architect aws-sdk

6. Start the Architect sandbox

arc sandbox

7. Visit http://localhost:3333 to access the application

Summary

Remix is a starter repository that integrates Remix with Architect, providing a seamless development and deployment experience for AWS CloudFormation users. The article provides step-by-step instructions for installation and highlights key features of the integration.