Project Overview

CatsTronauts is a full-stack application that demonstrates the use of GraphQL with a React frontend and a Node.js backend. This project serves as a learning resource for building and integrating GraphQL APIs with modern web applications.

Demo

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm (v6 or higher)

Installation and Setup

Follow these steps to set up the project locally:

Server Setup

1. Navigate to the server folder: cd server
2. Install the dependencies: npm install
3. Start the GraphQL API server: npm start

Client Setup

1. Open a new terminal window and navigate to the client folder: cd client
2. Install the dependencies: npm install
3. Start the React application: npm start

The React application should automatically open in your default web browser at http://localhost:3000.

Folder Structure

• server: Contains the code for the GraphQL server.
• client: Contains the code for the React application.

Learn More

For more information on GraphQL and React, check out the following resources:

• GraphQL Documentation
• React Documentation
• Mock data