Release Notes: React + TypeScript Version
Version: 1.0.0-react
Branch: react-typescript
Date: January 2026
Overview
This release introduces a React + TypeScript version of BetterSolano.org, providing modern tooling and component-based architecture for contributors who prefer this development approach.
Technology Stack
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Framework | Next.js 14 (App Router) |
| Language | TypeScript |
| UI Library | React 18 |
| Styling | CSS (shared with static version) |
| Icons | Bootstrap Icons |
| Charts | Chart.js with react-chartjs-2 |
| State | React Context API |
Features
All features from the static HTML version are available:
- Municipal Services Directory with search functionality
- Government Officials directory
- Budget and Financial Transparency reports
- Legislative documents (Ordinances and Resolutions)
- Municipal Statistics and demographic data
- Real-time weather and currency information
- Multi-language support (English, Filipino, Ilocano)
- WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance
New Capabilities
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type Safety | TypeScript catches errors at compile time |
| Component Architecture | Reusable components reduce code duplication |
| Server-Side Rendering | Improved SEO and initial page load |
| Hot Module Replacement | Faster development iteration |
| Modern Routing | File-based routing with Next.js App Router |
Installation
git checkout react-typescript
cd react-app
npm install
npm run devDocumentation
- MIGRATION.md - Migration guide for contributors
- CONTRIBUTING.md - Contribution guidelines
Compatibility
The React version produces the same visual output as the static HTML version. CSS stylesheets are shared between both versions to ensure design consistency.
Known Differences
| Aspect | Static HTML | React Version |
|---|---|---|
| URL Extensions | .html |
No extension |
| Build Required | No | Yes |
| Development Server | Python HTTP | Next.js dev server |
| Default Port | 8000 | 3000 |
Feedback
Report issues or provide feedback:
- GitHub Issues with
reactlabel - Discord community
- Email: volunteer@bettersolano.org
Contributors
Thank you to all contributors who helped develop this version.
Ramon Logan Jr.
BetterSolano.org