Question 1

How do I add a custom API route in next-express-bootstrap-boilerplate?

Accepted Answer

You can add Express routes directly in app.js or create a separate routes folder, as the boilerplate uses Express for backend routing. For example, define a new app.get() or app.post() route similar to the /main route shown in the README.

Question 2

Can I use Tailwind CSS instead of Bootstrap with this boilerplate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires significant changes: you'd need to remove the Bootstrap dependencies, Theme HOC, and reconfigure the styling setup, as the boilerplate is optimized for Bootstrap and SCSS with specific webpack configs.

Question 3

next-express-bootstrap-boilerplate vs using Next.js API routes for full-stack apps

Accepted Answer

This boilerplate uses Express for a more traditional backend with full control over middleware and routing, while Next.js API routes are lighter and integrated with Vercel. Choose this if you need complex Express features; otherwise, Next.js alone might be simpler.

Question 4

How to deploy next-express-bootstrap-boilerplate to production?

Accepted Answer

Run npm start to build and serve the app, then deploy the entire project to a Node.js hosting service like Heroku or AWS EC2. Ensure environment variables are set for production, as the README mentions the start script handles building.

Question 5

Does this boilerplate support TypeScript?

Accepted Answer

No, it's based on JavaScript only; the README doesn't mention TypeScript, so you'd need to manually add TypeScript configs and dependencies, which can complicate the setup.

Question 6

How to handle authentication in this setup?

Accepted Answer

You can implement authentication using Express middleware in app.js, such as adding passport.js or JWT, since the backend is Express-based. The boilerplate doesn't include auth out of the box, so it requires custom coding.

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