React is a highly popular front-end framework. Developed and maintained by Facebook (now Meta), React was first released in 2013 and quickly gained popularity in the developer community.
It offers a blend of performance, reusability, and flexibility. Its widespread adoption and strong community support make it a top choice for developers building interactive web applications.
Why would you need a backend for your React app?
At some point, a backend is mandatory for implementing critical features:
- Get dynamic data: You have to deal with dynamic data that will change over time.
- CRUD operations: CRUD stands for Create, Read, Update, and Delete. You may want to enable your users to create and manage their own content.
- User authentication: This involves implementing user authentication (logins, sign-ups) and authorization (access controls) for your resources.
- File and image storage: Handling file uploads, storage, and retrieval.
- Server-side functions: You may want to add server-side logic like sending emails or other functions that cannot be done through the client and need a secure environment.
What is CASE?
CASE is a lightweight backend-as-a-service that deploys a full backend in one-command with everything you need without configuration:
- Database
- REST API
- Admin Panel
Why is CASE the best backend to use with ReactJS?
Combining CASE and ReactJS gives you many advantages:
- CASE is easy to use as React: CASE follows React's philosophy. It is accessible, simple, and highly expandable.
- Use the JS SDK: Use the CASE JS SDK in React to access backend functions such as lists, filters, upload, creation, login/logout...
- Nothing to configure: The backend, often a complex realm with many components, is simplified with CASE as there is nothing to configure.