Rubbergoose

Overview

The default boilerplate is a starter package designed to help developers quickly set up and run a Gatsby app generator for React. It includes all the necessary Gatsby configuration files to get started on a project and offers a vibrant collection of official and community-created starters for more specific ideas.

Features

• Quick and easy setup with the Gatsby CLI
• Real-time editing with automatic browser updates
• Integration with GraphQL for data querying experimentation
• Modular code organization with separate directories for node modules and front-end code
• Configuration file for consistent code formatting using Prettier
• Customization and extension of default Gatsby settings with browser APIs, Node APIs, and server-side rendering APIs
• Licensed under the MIT license for flexibility and open-source collaboration
• Manifest file for Node.js projects to manage package installation

Installation

To install the default boilerplate, follow these steps:

1. Create a new Gatsby site using the Gatsby CLI:

   gatsby new my-site
   

2. Navigate into the directory of the newly created site:

   cd my-site
   

3. Start the development server:

   gatsby develop
   

4. View the site in your browser at http://localhost:8000.

   Additionally, you can experiment with querying your data using the GraphQL tool at http://localhost:8000/___graphql.

5. Open the src/pages/index.js file in your preferred code editor and make any desired changes. The browser will automatically update in real time as you save your changes.

Summary

The default boilerplate for Gatsby provides a convenient starting point for React developers looking to create blazing fast web applications. With its easy installation process, integrated tooling, and modular code organization, developers can quickly set up, customize, and extend their Gatsby projects. Whether using the default starter or exploring the vibrant collection of official and community-created starters, the default boilerplate sets developers up for success in building modern web applications.