Company
Date Published
Author
Chimezie Innocent
Word count
2845
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

In this detailed guide, readers are introduced to building a startup website for an estate business using Strapi for the backend and React for the frontend. The tutorial outlines the process of setting up a Strapi project to manage backend content and APIs, including the creation of an "Estate" content type to manage property listings. Strapi's flexibility and ease of API scaffolding are highlighted, along with the use of Postman for testing endpoints. The frontend setup involves creating a React application, integrating axios and react-router-dom, and implementing React's Suspense API for improved data fetching. Additionally, the article covers integrating SendGrid with Strapi for newsletter functionality, detailing the creation of an API key and setting up email services. The author emphasizes the practicality of these technologies and offers insights into the integration process, concluding with the implementation of a newsletter signup form in the React app, aimed at enhancing user engagement through email communications.