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Gatsby Contentful Typescript Starter

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Updated: 21 Sep 2021
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Gatsby.js starter with TypeScript and Contentful

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Overview:

This Gatsby starter with Contentful and TypeScript configuration allows users to quickly start a new Gatsby site with pre-configured settings for Contentful and TypeScript. It provides an efficient setup for developers to build websites using Gatsby and easily integrate with Contentful’s content management platform. With this starter, developers can start developing their site immediately and make use of features such as real-time browser updates and experimentation with querying data.

Features:

  • Gatsby CLI: Helps users create new sites using Gatsby starters.
  • Contentful API Integration: Allows users to set Contentful API keys and easily integrate with Contentful’s content management platform.
  • TypeScript Configuration: Provides pre-configured TypeScript settings for efficient development.
  • Real-Time Browser Updates: Allows users to make changes to the source code and see the updates in real time.
  • Gatsby Browser APIs: Enables customization and extension of default Gatsby settings affecting the browser.
  • Gatsby Config File: Allows users to specify site metadata and include Gatsby plugins.
  • Gatsby Node APIs: Enables customization and extension of default Gatsby settings affecting the site build process.
  • Server-Side Rendering APIs: Allows customization of default Gatsby settings affecting server-side rendering.

Installation:

  1. Install the Gatsby CLI:
npm install -g gatsby-cli
  1. Create a new Gatsby site:
gatsby new my-default-starter

  1. Set Contentful API keys:

    • Rename empty.env to .env.
    • Set your Contentful API variables in the .env file.

  2. Start developing:

cd my-default-starter
gatsby develop

  1. Open the source code and start editing. The site will be running at http://localhost:8000.

  2. When making changes to the source code in src/pages/index.tsx, the browser will update in real time.

Summary:

The Gatsby starter with Contentful and TypeScript configuration provides a convenient setup for developers to start building Gatsby sites integrated with Contentful. It offers features such as easy installation, Contentful API integration, TypeScript configuration, real-time browser updates, and customization options through APIs. This starter helps developers save time and streamline their development process.