Gatsby Firebase Starter

Overview

The Gatsby Firebase Boilerplate is a starter project that provides a foundation for building fast and efficient web applications using Gatsby and Firebase. With this boilerplate, users can quickly set up a Gatsby site with pre-configured features and functionality, allowing them to focus on developing their app.

Features

Dynamic pages from Firestore collections: Easily create dynamic pages by specifying the URL path, collection name, and data fields to be requested at build time. Includes React Helmet: Allows users to edit site meta tags for improved SEO and customization. PWA Support: Progressive Web App support for enhanced user experience. Sign In: Enable users to sign in to the app using their credentials. Sign Up: Allow users to create a new account and sign up for the app. Sign Out: Provide users with the option to sign out of their account. Password Forget: Allow users to reset their password if they forget it. Password Change: Allow users to change their password. Verification Email: Send verification emails to users to confirm their email address. Protected Routes with Authorization: Implement protected routes that can only be accessed by authenticated users. Social Logins: Enable users to sign in using their Google, Facebook, or Twitter accounts. Linking of Social Logins: Allow users to link their social media accounts on their account dashboard. Auth Persistence with Local Storage: Maintain user authentication state using local storage. Database with Users and Posts: Set up a database to store user information and posts.

Installation

To install and set up the Gatsby Firebase Boilerplate, follow these steps:

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

   gatsby new my-site https://github.com/gatsbyjs/gatsby-starter-default
   

2. Add the firebase configuration:

   • Log in to the Firebase console and retrieve your project’s configuration.
   • Replace the configuration in the firebaseConfig.js file with your own settings.

3. Start developing:

   • Navigate to your new site’s directory: cd my-site.
   • Start the development server: gatsby develop.
   • Open the source code and start editing.

4. Access the site:

   • Your site will be running at http://localhost:8000.
   • You can also access the GraphQL tool at http://localhost:8000/___graphql to query your data.

5. Make dynamic pages:

   • Open the templates.js file and add your dynamic pages.
   • Specify the URL path, collection name, parameter, context fields, and filename for rendering the data.

Summary

The Gatsby Firebase Boilerplate is a powerful starter project that combines the benefits of Gatsby’s fast and efficient framework with Firebase’s robust features for building web applications. With pre-configured features such as dynamic pages, PWA support, and authentication functionality, developers can jumpstart their projects and focus on building their app’s unique features. The boilerplate’s modular folder structure and use of Atomic Design principles also promote maintainability and reusability of components. Whether you’re building a simple blog or a complex web application, the Gatsby Firebase Boilerplate provides a solid foundation to start from.