React Coding Guidelines Experiment

react-coding-guideline.md

Architectural Guidelines for Scalable React Web Applications

Best Practices and Rules

1. Functional Components

• Prefer functional components over class components for their simplicity and performance benefits. Use hooks like useState, useEffect, and useContext to manage state and side effects within functional components.

2. Data Fetching

• Retrieve all data in hooks using useEffect or custom hooks to centralize data fetching logic.
• Use useSWR for efficient data fetching and caching.
• Leverage GraphQL Apollo Client for powerful data management and querying capabilities.
• Consider using a state management library like Redux or Zustand for complex state management scenarios.

3. Styling

• Utilize TailwindCSS for rapid and efficient component styling without writing custom CSS classes. -Follow TailwindCSS best practices for maintainable and scalable styles.
• Consider using a CSS-in-JS library like styled-components for more flexibility and integration with JavaScript.

4. Component Structure

• Always enclose components in a div with the classes flex flex-row w-full to establish a consistent layout foundation.
• Use meaningful component names that reflect their purpose.
• Break down components into smaller, reusable components for better organization and maintainability.

5. Code Quality

• Write clear and concise code that is easy to understand and maintain.
• Use meaningful variable and function names.
• Include comments to explain complex logic or non-obvious code sections. Ensure at least three lines of - comments for each React class to provide adequate documentation.

Do's and Don'ts

Do:

• Use a linter and formatter to maintain consistent code style.
• Write unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Consider using a state management library for complex applications.
• Optimize performance by minimizing unnecessary re-renders and using efficient data fetching techniques.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest React and JavaScript best practices.

Don't:

• Overuse state management libraries for simple components.
• Use class components unless absolutely necessary.
• Write complex or hard-to-understand code.
• Neglect code quality and maintainability.
• Ignore performance optimization.
• By following these guidelines, you can create scalable, maintainable, and high-quality React web applications.