How to Set Up a Vite + React + TypeScript + Tailwind Starter with Firebase

Welcome to your new adventure in web development! In this guide, we will explore how to set up a starter project using Vite, React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, and Firebase. Let’s turn your prototyping dreams into reality with this powerful stack!

Motivation

This starter project aims to improve your efficiency and speed in building prototypes. By using Vite, TypeScript, React, TailwindCSS, and Firebase, you’ll experience a seamless development process that allows for rapid iterations and beautiful designs.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up your project:

• Clone the repository or create a new folder.
• Run the shell command to create your local environment:

mv .env.local.example .env.local

• Initialize Yarn:

yarn

• Start the development server:

yarn dev

Using Firebase

Deciding whether to use Firebase in your project? You have two paths:

If You Do NOT Use Firebase:

• Delete all Firebase-related code snippets found in Main.tsx, SignInButton.tsx, and SignOutButton.tsx.
• Remove the firebase.ts file under the src/lib directory.
• Run the command to uninstall Firebase:

yarn remove firebase

• Remove any Firebase-related environment variables from the .env.local file.

If You Want to Use Firebase:

• Copy the necessary Firebase environment variables from the Firebase Console and paste them into your .env.local file.
• Ensure Google Authentication is enabled in the Firebase Console. Refer to the official documentation: Google Sign-In Setup.

Understanding the Technologies

Here’s a quick glance at the stacked technologies:

• Vite: Think of Vite as your turbo engine, allowing for incredibly fast development speeds through native ES modules and hot module replacement.
• React: Consider React as your architect, helping create structured, component-based user interfaces efficiently.
• TypeScript: It’s like a safety net, ensuring your code is type-safe as you write JSX, turning it into TSX.
• Tailwind CSS: Visualize Tailwind as a magical toolbox filled with utility classes, making CSS styling straightforward and efficient.
• daisyUI: It’s your pre-prepared interior designer, facilitating intuitive UI components ready to be used with minimal effort.
• Firebase: Your handyman for creating backend services quickly and effortlessly.

Formatter and Linter

Your setup already includes ESLint and Prettier for code formatting and linting. Feel free to customize the rules according to your preferences. Keep in mind that this template does not use eslint-plugin-prettier or prettier-eslint. Running commands separately is recommended:

prettier .  eslint .

For more information, check out the documentation: Prettier Integration.

Troubleshooting

Here are some common issues you may encounter and their solutions:

• Issue: Development server does not start.
  Solution: Ensure that the necessary packages are correctly installed and your environment variables are properly configured.
• Issue: Firebase not connecting.
  Solution: Double-check your Firebase configuration in the .env.local file and ensure Google Auth is enabled.

For more insights, updates, or to collaborate on AI development projects, stay connected with fxis.ai.

Conclusion

At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.