Remix is a framework that allows you to build modern web applications with ease. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of setting up a new Remix project, installing necessary dependencies, and creating a basic application with a simple form.
Introduction
Remix offers a powerful and flexible way to build web applications, leveraging the latest web technologies. It provides a straightforward setup process and integrates seamlessly with Vite, a modern front-end build tool. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a new Remix project, configure it with Vite, and build a basic form handling example.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Create a New Remix Project
- Open the directory where you want to create the project.
- In the address bar of that folder, type "cmd" and press Enter.
- A command prompt will appear. Run the following command:
npx create-remix@latest
- When prompted, provide your project name.
- Choose not to initialize a new git repository.
- Choose not to install dependencies with npm.
- Navigate to your project directory and open it in VS Code:
cd your-project-name
code .
2. Install Dependencies
- Open the terminal in VS Code and run the following commands:
npm install @remix-run/node @remix-run/react @remix-run/serve isbot@4 react react-dom
npm install -D @remix-run/dev vite
3. Configure Vite
- Open the vite.config.js file and paste the following code:
import { vitePlugin as remix } from "@remix-run/dev";
import { defineConfig } from "vite";
export default defineConfig({
plugins: [remix()],
});
4. Create the Root Component
- Open the root.tsx file inside the app folder and paste the following code:
import {
Links,
Meta,
Outlet,
Scripts,
} from "@remix-run/react";
export default function App() {
return (
<html>
<head>
<link
rel="icon"
href="data:image/x-icon;base64,AA"
/>
<Meta />
<Links />
</head>
<body>
<h1>Hello world!</h1>
<Outlet />
<Scripts />
</body>
</html>
);
}
5. Create the Index Route
- Open the _index.tsx file located in the app/routes folder and paste the following code:
import type { MetaFunction } from "@remix-run/node";
import { useState } from "react";
export const meta: MetaFunction = () => {
return [
{ title: "New Remix App" },
{ name: "description", content: "Welcome to Remix!" },
];
};
export default function Index() {
const [inputValue, setInputValue] = useState('');
const handleChange = (e) => {
setInputValue(e.target.value);
};
const handleSubmit = (e) => {
e.preventDefault();
console.log('Submitted Value:', inputValue);
setInputValue('');
};
return (
<div>
<h1>Home Page</h1>
<form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
<label>
Enter something:
<input type="text" value={inputValue} onChange={handleChange} required />
</label>
<button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>
</div>
);
}
6. Build and Serve the Project
- Open the terminal and run the following commands to build and serve your project:
npx remix vite:build
npx remix-serve build/server/index.js
7. View Your Application
- Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. You should see a page with a form where you can enter text and submit it.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you have successfully set up a new Remix project, configured it with Vite, and created a basic form handling example. This setup lays the foundation for building more complex applications with Remix. Continue exploring Remix’s features to enhance your application further.
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