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Gatsby Starter Reason

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Updated: 9 Mar 2019
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Gatsby starter for writing your site in ReasonML

Overview

Gatsby Starter Reason is an innovative starter template that empowers developers to build their websites using ReasonML, a syntax extension and toolchain for OCaml. Leveraging the features of Gatsby, this starter offers a streamlined approach to manage your site in ReasonML while maintaining the powerful capabilities of Gatsby’s static site generation.

This starter not only optimizes the development experience by aligning with ReasonML’s naming conventions but also provides a robust framework for organizing your components and routes effortlessly. Developers looking to embrace functional programming in their web projects will find this starter to be a significant addition to their toolkit.

Features

  • Easy Setup: Installation is seamless with the Gatsby CLI, allowing you to get started quickly with minimal configuration.

  • Custom Route Mapping: Utilize gatsby-plugin-reason to derive page routes from component names instead of file names, simplifying the management of your paths.

  • Naming Convention Flexibility: Create page components with uppercase names that reflect your coding preferences without conflicting with file naming conventions in ReasonML.

  • GraphQL Support: Although still in progress, the integration of GraphQL allows for efficient data querying and management, further enhancing the development experience.

  • Troubleshooting Tips: Helpful guidance for compiling issues ensures that developers spend less time debugging and more time building, promoting a smoother workflow.

  • Component Structure: The starter encourages a well-organized component structure that aids in maintaining clean and clear code throughout your project.

This Gatsby starter for ReasonML not only bridges the gap between modern web development practices and functional programming but does so with a developer-friendly approach that streamlines project setup and management.