This project is for those who are new to single-page applications and want to learn through a real example. Besides that, it should cover most of the features from Sails.js and Vue.js, like a reference book. For a better understanding, you should be aware of JavaScript ES6 features and also async/await.
To see this project in action, click here.
This project should cover as many features as possible. It should be used as an example for newbies and also serve as a reference book. These notable elements are covered.
- Internationalization
- Unit and functional tests (frontend tests with Cypress.io)
- Dedicated mobile version
- Socket.IO usage
- Local storage plus cookie authentication
- User input validation
- Basic progressive web app support
I created a Vagrant box with MongoDB, Node.js, Sails.js and Vue.js and also a Docker file. Or manually install Node.js and Sails.js.
$ curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_8.x | sudo -E bash -
$ sudo apt-get install -y nodejs$ sudo npm install sails -g$ cd frontend && npm install
$ cd ../backend && npm installcd backend && sails lift and then cd ../frontend && npm run dev. After that, open
localhost:8080 in your browser. Make sure that you start both servers simultaneously.
First, you have to build up your Vue.js components and merge them with Sails.js. This can be done with
cd frontend && npm run build. Now do cd ../backend && NODE_ENV=production node app.js and then open your browser and go to
localhost:1337.
For a complete list see package.json.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
sails lift |
Run the Sails.js application in the current directory at localhost:1337. |
npm run dev |
Start Sails.js if you didn't install it globally. |
npm run test |
Run all available tests like unit or functional tests. |
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
npm run dev |
Start the development server at localhost:8080. |
npm run build |
Minfiy, uglify and merge the application with Sails.js. |
npm run test |
Run all available tests like unit or functional tests. |
The following components are used in this project. There are plenty more, though, check the package.json files.
This is the backend and data provider.
Handle frontend data with a MVVM.
Frontend framework. The design part.
HTTP client for Vue.js.
Router for the frontend.
If you want to start from scratch without any content take a look at the starter template made by Steven Hanna. It uses the same setup as this example.
This project fulfils the JavaScript Standard Style.
Julian Claus and contributors.
MIT