Blitz is a Rails-like framework for monolithic, full-stack React apps without an API.
The central thesis is that most apps don’t need a REST or GraphQL API. Blitz brings back the simplicity of server rendered frameworks like Ruby on Rails while preserving everything we love about React.
Additionally, Blitz is bringing other Rails goodness that’s missing in the React ecosystem like file structure and routing conventions, a really nice console REPL, intelligent code-scaffolding, and a fine-tuned out-of-the-box setup with Prettier, Typescript, ESlint, Jest, Cypress, etc.
What is Blitz Designed For?
Blitz is designed for tiny to large database-backed applications that have one or more graphical user interfaces.
Web support will be released first, followed by React Native. We are pursuing the dream of a single monolithic application that runs on web and mobile with maximum code sharing and minimal boilerplate.
What are the Foundational Principles?
- Fullstack & Monolithic
- API Not Required
- Convention over Configuration
- Loose Opinions
- Easy to Start, Easy to Scale
- Stability
- Community over Code
The Blitz Manifesto explains these principles in detail.
Initial Alpha Release Coming Soon
We expect an initial alpha release to be ready the week of April 20, 2020. In the meantime, check out the Architecture RFC and view the example app here: examples/store
Welcome to the Blitz Community 👋
The Blitz community is warm, safe, diverse, inclusive, and fun! LGBTQ+, women, and minorities are especially welcome. Please read our Code of Conduct.
You are invited to join us — let’s build the future of web dev together! 🤝
- Join the Blitz Slack Community
- If you're interested in helping, read The Contributing Guide
Sponsors and Donations
- Contribute via GitHub Sponsors
- Contribute via PayPal
- Contribute via Open Collective
- Contribute via Patreon
Sponsor Blitz and display your logo and hiring status here. This is a great way to get in front of early adopters! See options on Open Collective
Contributors ✨
Thanks to these wonderful people (emoji key):
This project follows the all-contributors specification. Contributions of any kind welcome!