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Summary: Building an app with Jaseci Forge

This tutorial has guided us through the process of building a complete module using Jaseci Forge's powerful tools and best practices. Let's summarize what we've learned:

1. Project Setup​

  • Used create-jaseci-app to bootstrap a new project
  • Configured environment variables for API endpoints
  • Set up the project structure following best practices

2. Module Creation​

  • Utilized the add-module tool to generate a complete module structure
  • Configured module parameters:
    • Node type and structure
    • API endpoints
    • Authentication requirements
    • Route paths
  • Generated all necessary files and configurations automatically

3. Layer Customization​

3.1 Node and Schema Customization​

  • Enhanced the base node with additional fields
  • Created validation schemas using Zod
  • Implemented type safety and runtime validation

3.2 Service Layer Enhancement​

  • Configured API client selection (public/private)
  • Implemented RESTful endpoints
  • Added data transformation and error handling
  • Ensured type safety throughout

3.3 Actions Implementation​

  • Created async thunks for CRUD operations
  • Connected service layer to data layer
  • Implemented proper error handling
  • Maintained type safety across actions

3.4 Store and Reducers​

  • Enhanced the Redux store configuration
  • Implemented state management with Redux Toolkit
  • Added proper loading and error states
  • Created efficient state updates

3.5 Custom Hooks​

  • Connected data layer to presentation layer
  • Implemented reusable hooks for state management
  • Added proper error handling and loading states
  • Ensured type safety in hooks

3.6 UI Implementation​

  • Created organisms following Atomic Design principles
  • Implemented reusable templates
  • Built responsive and accessible components
  • Connected everything in the presentation layer

Best Practices​

Code Organization​

  1. Follow the layered architecture:

    • Service Layer (API communication)
    • Data Layer (State management)
    • Presentation Layer (UI components)

  2. Maintain clear separation of concerns:

    • Each layer has a specific responsibility
    • Clear data flow between layers
    • Proper error handling at each level

Type Safety​

  1. Use TypeScript throughout the application:

    • Define clear interfaces for all data structures
    • Implement proper type checking
    • Leverage type inference where possible

  2. Implement validation:

    • Use Zod for runtime validation
    • Define clear validation rules
    • Handle validation errors properly

State Management​

  1. Follow Redux best practices:
    • Keep state normalized
    • Use proper action naming
    • Implement proper loading and error states
    • Use selectors for derived data

UI Development​

  1. Follow Atomic Design principles:

    • Create reusable atoms
    • Build complex organisms
    • Implement consistent templates
    • Maintain responsive design

  2. Implement proper error handling:

    • Show user-friendly error messages
    • Handle loading states
    • Provide proper feedback

Performance​

  1. Optimize data fetching:

    • Implement proper caching
    • Use optimistic updates
    • Handle loading states efficiently

  2. Optimize rendering:

    • Use proper memoization
    • Implement efficient re-renders
    • Follow React best practices

Next Steps​

After completing this tutorial, you can:

  1. Add more features to your module
  2. Implement additional modules
  3. Add authentication and authorization
  4. Enhance the UI with more components
  5. Add testing and documentation

Remember that Jaseci Forge provides a solid foundation for building scalable and maintainable applications. Use these tools and practices to create robust and efficient modules.