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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +type: podcast |
| 3 | +authors: |
| 4 | + - alex-patterson |
| 5 | +episode: |
| 6 | +recording_date: 'February 21, 2024 12:00 PM' |
| 7 | +season: 1 |
| 8 | +published: published |
| 9 | +podcast: code-with-coding-cat |
| 10 | +chapters_done: false |
| 11 | +cloudinary_convert: false |
| 12 | +cover: >- |
| 13 | + https://media.codingcat.dev/image/upload/v1703262044/main-codingcatdev-photo/2024-2-21_refine.png |
| 14 | +devto: null |
| 15 | +excerpt: >- |
| 16 | + Build Internal Tools and Web Apps with Blazing Speed. |
| 17 | +guests: |
| 18 | + - batuhan-ozdemir |
| 19 | +hashnode: |
| 20 | +picks: null |
| 21 | +slug: cwcc-1_refine |
| 22 | +sponsors: |
| 23 | + - refine |
| 24 | +spotify: null |
| 25 | +start: 'Feb 21, 2024' |
| 26 | +title: 'Open-source Retool for Enterprise Building React Internal Tool' |
| 27 | +youtube: 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQt2km2ZtSw' |
| 28 | +--- |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +# Open-source Retool for Enterprise: Unleashing React's Potential for Data-Intensive Applications |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +Welcome back, Perfect Peeps! We're embarking on another coding adventure with our fuzzy feline friend, Coding Cat. Today's focus: Refine - an open-source framework supercharging React apps tailored for the enterprise. |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +We'll be diving deep into Refine's capabilities from the creator himself, building a real-world application, and unraveling the ice-covered crosses of React development. So grab your warmest sweaters and let's get cracking! |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +## Enter Refine: A Framework for the Data-Driven Era |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +Refine, as introduced by Botwan, the tech lead at Refine, is a powerhouse for building data-intensive applications. It's specifically designed to streamline the creation of: |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +- Internal tools |
| 41 | +- Admin panels |
| 42 | +- Dashboards |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +It's an open-source masterpiece honed for the React framework. And it's supported by a community that's growing more robust by the day with: |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +- 20K GitHub stars |
| 47 | +- 15K developers actively using Refine |
| 48 | +- Over 10,000 Refine-based apps already deployed in production |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +### The Backstory: A VC-backed Y Combinator Alumnus |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +Refine's backstory is as fascinating as the framework itself. It all started from a direct need within Botwan's team - the need for an improved approach to craft enterprise React apps that could handle escalating complexity with finesse. |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +And yes, Refine is a **Y Combinator** alumnus, a stamp of approval that speaks volumes in the startup arena. It was this combination of an urgent internal driver, robust VC backing, and a nod from YC that catalyzed Refine's growth beyond its initial iteration. |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +> "What began as an internal tool has now transformed into a community-shared resource, thriving in the open-source spirit." |
| 57 | +
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| 58 | +## Refine's Headless Philosophy: Mix-and-Match Your UI |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +One of Refine's boldest moves was to go headless. This decision doesn't imply a ghostly setup - rather, it epitomizes versatility and quality. |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +Moving away from a one-size-fits-all model, Refine enables developers to blend their preferred UI frameworks - be it Material UI, Ant Design, Tailwind, or anything else - with its robust backend capabilities. |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +So Refine breaks free of the constraints of low-code platforms that often transform into hassles as complexity mounts. The visionary team behind Refine has experienced the shortcomings of such tools firsthand. |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +They've built something that fuses low-code speed without compromising long-term flexibility or manageability. |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +## Getting Hands-On: From Zero to React Hero |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +Alright, time to get our paws dirty with some real code! Refine is a joy for live coding tutorials, which is exactly why we're gathered here today. |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +We'll not just talk about Refine but actually build with it - kickstarting a simple app to demonstrate Refine's fluidity for spinning up React solutions. |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +Let's initialize our Refine journey with their CLI: |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +## Kickstart your app with Refine's CLI |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +```bash |
| 79 | +npm create refine app |
| 80 | +``` |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +It's delightful to see a new app come alive, and Refine's CLI artistry adds a dash of whimsy to the otherwise mundane terminal window. |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +However, Refine's true magic lies in how effortlessly it handles routing, data flows, and backend integrations - be it GraphQL or REST. |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +Here's a snippet showing Refine's GraphQL data handling: |
| 87 | + |
| 88 | +```js |
| 89 | +// Fetching data with GraphQL in Refine |
| 90 | +const { tableProps } = useTable({ resource: 'posts', gqlQuery: postsList }); |
| 91 | +return <Table {...tableProps} />; |
| 92 | +``` |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +With ease, you're now managing data via a polished UI. All thanks to Refine's fluid integration between your UI library and its refined (pun intended) core. |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +### Authorization in a Snap: Authenticating with Ease |
| 97 | + |
| 98 | +And what about the ever-critical realm of authentication? Not to worry - Refine's got you covered here too with a simplified approach: |
| 99 | + |
| 100 | +```js |
| 101 | +// Refine auth setup |
| 102 | +// Login handler |
| 103 | +function login() { |
| 104 | + // Auth logic |
| 105 | + return { userId: 'user123' }; |
| 106 | +} |
| 107 | +// Access check |
| 108 | +function check() { |
| 109 | + // Authorization |
| 110 | + return true; |
| 111 | +} |
| 112 | +``` |
| 113 | + |
| 114 | +With barely a dozen lines of code, we've patched authentication into our app! Of course, this omits necessary complexity for real-world security - but it exemplifies the speed at which Refine can incorporate auth. |
| 115 | + |
| 116 | +## The Conclusion: Refine's Versatile Promise |
| 117 | + |
| 118 | +Refine is a postcard from the future of React development - showcasing the open-source community's drive to solve problems and share solutions. |
| 119 | + |
| 120 | +The transcript from our Coding Cat session serves as a testament to how versatility, integration, and simplicity are more than just buzzwords for Refine's developers. They're the cornerstones. |
| 121 | + |
| 122 | +So dive deep into React's capabilities with the confidence that Refine won't let you get lost in tangled webs. As we sign-off from our feline-hosted coding party, remember - Refine stands as an invitation to build, innovate, and openly share solutions in the collaborative spirit of advancement. |
| 123 | + |
| 124 | +Happy coding, Perfect Peeps! May your React apps flourish under Refine's wings. |
| 125 | + |
| 126 | +Explore [Coding Cat](http://codingcat.dev) for more on Refine's magic and other web dev marvels. |
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