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type: guest
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cover: 'https://media.codingcat.dev/image/upload/v1703262262/main-codingcatdev-photo/podcast-guest/16444991.jpg'
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name: Batuhan Ozdemir
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published: published
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slug: batuhan-ozdemir
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start: January 1, 2000
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socials:
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github: 'https://github.com/BatuhanW'
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twitter: 'https://twitter.com/kakamelatte'
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websites:
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- https://batuhan.dev/
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## About
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Tech Lead @refinedev.
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type: podcast
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authors:
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- alex-patterson
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episode:
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recording_date: 'February 21, 2024 12:00 PM'
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season: 1
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published: published
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podcast: code-with-coding-cat
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cover: >-
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https://media.codingcat.dev/image/upload/v1703262044/main-codingcatdev-photo/2024-2-21_refine.png
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excerpt: >-
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Build Internal Tools and Web Apps with Blazing Speed.
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guests:
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- batuhan-ozdemir
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picks: null
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slug: cwcc-1_refine
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sponsors:
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- refine
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start: 'Feb 21, 2024'
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title: 'Open-source Retool for Enterprise Building React Internal Tool'
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youtube: 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQt2km2ZtSw'
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---
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# Open-source Retool for Enterprise: Unleashing React's Potential for Data-Intensive Applications
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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.
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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!
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## Enter Refine: A Framework for the Data-Driven Era
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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:
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- Internal tools
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- Admin panels
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- Dashboards
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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:
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- 20K GitHub stars
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- 15K developers actively using Refine
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- Over 10,000 Refine-based apps already deployed in production
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### The Backstory: A VC-backed Y Combinator Alumnus
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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.
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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.
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> "What began as an internal tool has now transformed into a community-shared resource, thriving in the open-source spirit."
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## Refine's Headless Philosophy: Mix-and-Match Your UI
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One of Refine's boldest moves was to go headless. This decision doesn't imply a ghostly setup - rather, it epitomizes versatility and quality.
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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.
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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.
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They've built something that fuses low-code speed without compromising long-term flexibility or manageability.
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## Getting Hands-On: From Zero to React Hero
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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.
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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.
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Let's initialize our Refine journey with their CLI:
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## Kickstart your app with Refine's CLI
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```bash
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npm create refine app
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```
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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.
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However, Refine's true magic lies in how effortlessly it handles routing, data flows, and backend integrations - be it GraphQL or REST.
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Here's a snippet showing Refine's GraphQL data handling:
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```js
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// Fetching data with GraphQL in Refine
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const { tableProps } = useTable({ resource: 'posts', gqlQuery: postsList });
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return <Table {...tableProps} />;
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```
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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.
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### Authorization in a Snap: Authenticating with Ease
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And what about the ever-critical realm of authentication? Not to worry - Refine's got you covered here too with a simplified approach:
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```js
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// Refine auth setup
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// Login handler
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function login() {
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// Auth logic
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return { userId: 'user123' };
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}
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// Access check
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function check() {
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// Authorization
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return true;
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}
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```
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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.
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## The Conclusion: Refine's Versatile Promise
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Refine is a postcard from the future of React development - showcasing the open-source community's drive to solve problems and share solutions.
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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.
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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.
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Happy coding, Perfect Peeps! May your React apps flourish under Refine's wings.
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Explore [Coding Cat](http://codingcat.dev) for more on Refine's magic and other web dev marvels.
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type: sponsor
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cover: https://media.codingcat.dev/image/upload/v1709759516/main-codingcatdev-photo/sponsors/refine.png
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description: 'Refine.dev: Build Internal Tools and Web Apps with Blazing Speed'
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name: Refine
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published: published
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slug: refine
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start: Jan 1, 2024
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url: 'https://refine.dev?utm=codingcat.dev'
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If you're a developer who has grown weary of the repetitive grind of building CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations, state management, authentication systems, and the like for internal tools and web apps – Refine.dev is about to become your new best friend.
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**What is Refine?**
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Refine is an open-source React framework designed to streamline the development of internal tools, B2B applications, admin panels, and dashboards. It provides a powerful set of pre-built components and hooks that handle many of the time-consuming, boilerplate tasks that developers face when building these types of applications.
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**Key Benefits of Refine**
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- **Speed, Speed, Speed:** Refine gets your projects up and running in record time. You focus on core business logic while Refine takes care of the essentials.
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- **Flexibility:** Refine doesn't impose a restrictive structure on your apps. You retain full control and customization over your project's look and feel.
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- **Built on Rock-Solid Foundations:** Refine leverages established technologies like React, Ant Design, and others for reliability and a strong development foundation.
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- **Enterprise-Focus:** Designed with the security and access control needs of larger organizations in mind, making it a great fit for enterprise-grade tools.
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**Core Features to Supercharge Your Development**
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- **CRUD Operations:** Creating, reading, updating, and deleting data becomes a breeze.
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- **Authentication and Authorization:** Secure your applications with user logins and role-based access control (RBAC).
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- **Routing:** Navigation flows are handled with ease.
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- **State Management:** Refine helps you manage complex application state.
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- **Internationalization (i18n):** Deliver your applications to a global audience with built-in translation support.
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- **UI Component Libraries:** Seamless integration with Ant Design, Material UI, Mantine, and Chakra UI for pre-styled components.
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**Should You Use Refine?**
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If your projects typically involve building dashboards, admin panels, or internal tools with significant data management requirements, Refine is absolutely worth trying. It saves you a tremendous amount of development time, allowing you to focus on the unique aspects of your application. It's especially appealing for those who want a balance of speed and customizability within the React ecosystem.
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**Explore further:**
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- Refine Website: [https://refine.dev/](https://refine.dev/)
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- Refine GitHub Repository: [https://github.com/refinedev/refine](https://github.com/refinedev/refine)

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