Internet Computer + SolidJS + Vite

This template is intended to make it easier for you to get started with development on the Internet Computer with SolidJS and Vite. SolidJS is a declarative JavaScript framework used for building UIs and web applications pragmatically and performatively.

It is designed to help developers create fast, efficient, and reusable web applications. SolidJS provides a comprehensive set of components that can be used to build complex web applications quickly and easily.

To clone and use the Github repository for your own purpose following the commands below.

Note to get a clean git repository. A tool called “digit” is used. Make sure you have it installed. If you haven't installed it yet, you can do so using the following command.

npm install -g degit

Summary of installation steps:

1. Check needed tools
2. Install and discuss the github repository
3. Start a local Internet Computer replica
4. Deploy frontend and backend canister to local replica
5. Test the Motoko backend sayHelloTo function

mkdir myapp && cd myapp

npx degit https://github.com/samlinux-development/ic-solidjs

npm install

dfx start --clean --background

dfx deploy 

echo http://$(dfx canister id frontend).localhost:4943

Open your browser and use the following URL scheme:

• http://[canisterId].localhost:4943
• e.g. http://be2us-64aaa-aaaaa-qaabq-cai.localhost:4943

Check the sayHelloTo function with the CLI cammand below:

dfx canister call backend sayHelloTo '("Roland")'

Deploying to the playground

To test your dApp under the Internet Computer's environment, you can deploy it to the Motoko Playground.

dfx deploy --playground