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Show HN: Divjoy – React Codebase and UI Generator (divjoy.com)

511 points by makeee · 2623 days ago · 131 comments on HN

Article summary

Divjoy is a React codebase and UI generator that aims to make it easy to start new React projects. It allows users to choose their stack and template, and then customize and export a complete codebase. The tool includes a built-in editor and a library of pre-built sections. Divjoy is designed to save developers time and help them focus on building unique features for their web apps.

Main themes

  • React code generation
  • UI customization
  • Development productivity
  • Codebase templates
  • Frontend development tools

What commenters say

  • Some users would like the option to exclude certain features, such as UI kits, from the generated codebase to have more control over their project.
  • The tool's ability to generate a complete codebase with working UI logic and authentication flows is a major time-saver for developers.
  • There is a desire for support for additional frameworks and libraries, such as Vue and TypeScript, to make the tool more versatile.
  • The idea of productizing the tool and offering a free version with limited features, with paid upgrades for larger projects, is being considered.
  • Some developers prefer to write their own styles and would like the option to use a tool like Divjoy without being forced to use a UI kit or other unnecessary features.
  • The tool has the potential to be particularly useful for small companies and agencies that need to quickly build multiple sites.
  • There is interest in open-sourcing the tool or offering a license that allows free use for projects below a certain revenue threshold.