spatz

Introduction to the Spatz Project

Overview

The Spatz project is a comprehensive full-stack template designed explicitly for Svelte, a modern web framework known for building fast and responsive web applications. The template is holistic, integrating a variety of cutting-edge tools and technologies aimed at simplifying the development process while addressing complex requirements seamlessly. A live demonstration of the capabilities of the Spatz project can be found via the Demo App.

Core Features

1. Sveltekit: Built on the SvelteKit framework, Spatz enables the development of high-performance web applications with ease. SvelteKit's futuristic approach facilitates efficient rendering and optimized user experience.

2. Pocketbase: Acting as a self-contained platform, Pocketbase offers functionalities like user authentication, database management, an admin UI, and comprehensive API documentation, making backend management streamlined.

3. OpenAI Integration: Incorporates OpenAI's GPT-3.5-turbo and 4.0-turbo, empowering developers to create context-aware chatbots and AI-driven features.

4. Vercel AI SDK: Provides powerful AI and ML models focused on processing images, text, and audio, thereby enhancing the app's intelligence and interactivity.

5. TailwindCSS: A utility-first CSS framework included in Spatz ensures rapid and responsive UI development without the clutter, allowing for clean and minimalistic styling.

6. DaisyUI: This component library augments TailwindCSS by offering ready-to-use components, further expediting the UI development process.

7. Zod: Ensuring robustness, Zod facilitates TypeScript-first schema declaration and validation, helping maintain data integrity and code quality.

Visual Demonstrations

• Home & Features: The homepage and feature screen provide a glimpse of Spatz's capabilities, showcasing a sleek user interface.

• User Profile & Settings UI: Displays the customization options available to users, focusing on personal settings and ease of access.

• Client/Pocketbase UI: Demonstrates the guestbook functionality and admin interface, highlighting the platform's backend power and flexibility.

Getting Started

Pocketbase Setup

1. Directory Creation: Start by creating a specific directory for your Pocketbase instance and navigate into it.

   mkdir pb-spatz
   cd pb-spatz
   

2. Installation: Download and unzip the latest Pocketbase release, then start the server.

   wget https://github.com/pocketbase/pocketbase/releases/download/v0.22.9/pocketbase_0.22.9_linux_amd64.zip
   unzip pocketbase_0.22.9_linux_amd64.zip
   ./pocketbase serve --http="0.0.0.0:8090"
   

3. Configuration: Access the admin console at http://localhost:8090/_/, create a new database, and import collections from the provided schema file.

Client Setup

1. Repository Cloning: Clone the Spatz repository and navigate to the project directory.

   git clone https://github.com/engageintellect/spatz
   cd spatz
   

2. Environment Setup: Copy the example environment file and replace placeholder values with actual configs.

   cp .env.example .env.local (or .env)
   

3. Service Initiation: Install necessary dependencies and start the development server.

   pnpm i && pnpm run dev --host
   

4. Access Application: Launch a browser and open http://localhost:5173 to explore the app in action.

Development Highlights

Project Structure

The Spatz project is meticulously organized, housing a range of components, routes, and utilities under a structured directory layout that enhances development efficiency.

Iconography

Utilizing Iconify with Svelte, Spatz equips developers with a vast collection of icons, accessible through Icones.

Theming and Styling

With DaisyUI, Spatz supports a rich palette of themes and styles, permitting ample customization, and developers can craft their own themes effortlessly.

Animation

Integrating GSAP for animations, the project offers smooth and visually appealing transitions, detailed in GSAP's Documentation.

Contributions

Spatz is open to contributions from the community. Whether it’s feature suggestions, reporting issues, or submitting pull requests, the Spatz project welcomes active participation to enhance and grow this robust tool for developers.