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Building a CRUD App with Inferno.js: A Comprehensive Walkthrough

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Overview
This guide will show you how to construct a full-featured CRUD (create, read, update, delete) application using Inferno.js. 
You'll learn how to handle fundamental data operations by developing a CRUD system that efficiently manipulates and updates information. 
Our backend foundation is powered by Back4app, where you'll establish a project named Basic-CRUD-App-InfernoJS to manage your data seamlessly.
You'll first set up your Back4app project and design a scalable database schema by defining classes and fields—either manually or with the Back4app AI Assistant. This process ensures your data structures are robust enough for all CRUD tasks.
Following that, you'll utilize the Back4app Admin interface, a no-code drag and drop tool that makes data management straightforward. 
Finally, you'll link your Inferno.js frontend with Back4app using either the  SDK (if it fits your setup) or via API calls, all while employing stringent access controls for security.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a production-level web application featuring user authentication, dynamic data handling, and a responsive interface.
Core Insights
Master CRUD functionalities with a robust backend on Back4app.
Understand how to architect a scalable database schema and integrate it with your Inferno.js frontend.
Explore a visual management tool for effortlessly executing create, read, update, and delete operations.
Learn deployment strategies, including containerization with Docker.
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Requirements
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A Back4app account and a newly created project.
If you need guidance, check out Getting Started with Back4app.
An Inferno.js development setup.
Use your favorite Inferno starter or boilerplate. Confirm Node.js (version 14 or newer) is installed.
A basic understanding of JavaScript, Inferno.js, and REST API principles.
For extra details, consult the Inferno documentation.
Before diving in, please ensure you have:
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Step 1 – Initializing Your Project
Launching a New Back4app Project
Sign in to your Back4app account.
Select the “New App” option from your dashboard.
Name your project: Basic-CRUD-App-InfernoJS and follow the on-screen steps to complete creation.
Create New Project
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After creation, your project appears in your dashboard, providing a solid backend platform for your app.
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Step 2 – Crafting the Database Schema
Defining Your Data Model
For this CRUD application, you'll establish several classes. Below are examples of two essential classes with their fields, set up to support CRUD operations.
1. The Items Class
Field
Type
Details
_id
ObjectId
Auto-generated primary key.
title
String
The item’s title.
description
String
A short explanation of the item.
created_at
Date
Timestamp marking when the item was created.
updated_at
Date
Timestamp for the most recent update.
2. The Users Class
Field
Type
Details
_id
ObjectId
Auto-generated primary key.
username
String
Unique identifier for the user.
email
String
User's unique email address.
password_hash
String
Encrypted password for secure authentication.
created_at
Date
Timestamp for account creation.
updated_at
Date
Timestamp for the last account update.
Manually create these classes on the Back4app dashboard by selecting “New Class” and adding the necessary columns.
Create New Class
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You can define each field by selecting a data type, providing a name, and setting defaults or requirements.
Create Column
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Leveraging the Back4app AI Assistant for Schema Setup
The Back4app AI Assistant simplifies schema creation by auto-generating classes based on your descriptions.
How to Use the AI Assistant:
Access the AI Assistant:
Sign in to your Back4app dashboard and locate the AI Assistant in the settings.
Detail Your Data Model:
Input a comprehensive description of the classes and fields you require.
Review and Implement:
The assistant will propose class definitions. Confirm and apply these settings.
Example Prompt
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Create the following classes in my Back4app app:

1) Class: Items
- Fields:
  - _id: ObjectId (auto-generated)
  - title: String
  - description: String
  - created_at: Date (auto-set)
  - updated_at: Date (auto-update)

2) Class: Users
- Fields:
  - _id: ObjectId (auto-generated)
  - username: String (unique)
  - email: String (unique)
  - password_hash: String
  - created_at: Date (auto-set)
  - updated_at: Date (auto-update)
Create the following classes in my Back4app app:

1) Class: Items
- Fields:
  - _id: ObjectId (auto-generated)
  - title: String
  - description: String
  - created_at: Date (auto-set)
  - updated_at: Date (auto-update)

2) Class: Users
- Fields:
  - _id: ObjectId (auto-generated)
  - username: String (unique)
  - email: String (unique)
  - password_hash: String
  - created_at: Date (auto-set)
  - updated_at: Date (auto-update)
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Using the AI Assistant streamlines your setup, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
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Step 3 – Activating the Admin Interface & CRUD Functions
Introducing the Admin Interface
The Back4app Admin interface is a powerful, no-code tool that offers a drag and drop experience for managing your backend. It allows you to effortlessly execute CRUD operations.
Activating the Admin Interface
Go to the “More” section in your Back4app dashboard.
Click “Admin App” and then hit “Enable Admin App.”
Set up your admin account by creating your initial admin user. This process automatically configures roles and essential system classes.
Enable Admin App
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After enabling, sign in to the Admin Interface to manage your data.
Admin App Dashboard
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Performing CRUD via the Admin Interface
Inside the Admin Interface, you can:
Create Entries: Use the “Add Record” option within a class (like Items) to insert new data.
Read/Modify Entries: Click on any record to view or update its details.
Remove Entries: Utilize the delete feature to clear out unwanted records.
This interface greatly enhances usability by simplifying all CRUD tasks.
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Step 4 – Connecting Inferno.js with Back4app
With your backend configured via the Admin interface, it’s time to integrate your Inferno.js frontend.
Option A: Utilizing the Parse SDK
Install the Parse SDK:
Bash
npm install parse
npm install parse
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Initialize Parse in Your Inferno App:
Create a configuration file (e.g., src/parseConfig.js):
JS
// src/parseConfig.js
import Parse from 'parse';
// Insert your Back4app credentials here
Parse.initialize('YOUR_APPLICATION_ID', 'YOUR_JAVASCRIPT_KEY');
Parse.serverURL = 'https://parseapi.back4app.com';
export default Parse;
// src/parseConfig.js
import Parse from 'parse';
// Insert your Back4app credentials here
Parse.initialize('YOUR_APPLICATION_ID', 'YOUR_JAVASCRIPT_KEY');
Parse.serverURL = 'https://parseapi.back4app.com';
export default Parse;
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Implement Parse in an Inferno Component:
For instance, build a component to retrieve and list items:
JS
// src/components/ItemsList.js
import { Component } from 'inferno';
import Parse from '../parseConfig';

class ItemsList extends Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = { items: [] };
  }

  componentDidMount() {
    this.loadItems();
  }

  async loadItems() {
    const Items = Parse.Object.extend("Items");
    const query = new Parse.Query(Items);
    try {
      const results = await query.find();
      this.setState({ items: results });
    } catch (err) {
      console.error("Error loading items:", err);
    }
  }

  render() {
    return (
      <div>
        <h2>Items</h2>
        <ul>
          {this.state.items.map(item => (
            <li key={item.id}>
              {item.get("title")} — {item.get("description")}
            </li>
          ))}
        </ul>
      </div>
    );
  }
}

export default ItemsList;
// src/components/ItemsList.js
import { Component } from 'inferno';
import Parse from '../parseConfig';

class ItemsList extends Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = { items: [] };
  }

  componentDidMount() {
    this.loadItems();
  }

  async loadItems() {
    const Items = Parse.Object.extend("Items");
    const query = new Parse.Query(Items);
    try {
      const results = await query.find();
      this.setState({ items: results });
    } catch (err) {
      console.error("Error loading items:", err);
    }
  }

  render() {
    return (
      <div>
        <h2>Items</h2>
        <ul>
          {this.state.items.map(item => (
            <li key={item.id}>
              {item.get("title")} — {item.get("description")}
            </li>
          ))}
        </ul>
      </div>
    );
  }
}

export default ItemsList;
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Option B: Using REST or GraphQL APIs
If the Parse SDK isn’t ideal for your scenario, you can execute CRUD actions via REST or GraphQL. For example, to retrieve items with REST:
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// REST API call to retrieve items
const fetchItems = async () => {
  try {
    const response = await fetch('https://parseapi.back4app.com/classes/Items', {
      headers: {
        'X-Parse-Application-Id': 'YOUR_APPLICATION_ID',
        'X-Parse-REST-API-Key': 'YOUR_REST_API_KEY'
      }
    });
    const data = await response.json();
    console.log('Items retrieved:', data.results);
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Error fetching items:', err);
  }
};
fetchItems();
// REST API call to retrieve items
const fetchItems = async () => {
  try {
    const response = await fetch('https://parseapi.back4app.com/classes/Items', {
      headers: {
        'X-Parse-Application-Id': 'YOUR_APPLICATION_ID',
        'X-Parse-REST-API-Key': 'YOUR_REST_API_KEY'
      }
    });
    const data = await response.json();
    console.log('Items retrieved:', data.results);
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Error fetching items:', err);
  }
};
fetchItems();
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Embed these API calls within your Inferno components as necessary.
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Step 5 – Fortifying Your Backend
Implementing Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Ensure data security by assigning ACLs. For instance, to generate a private item:
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async function createPrivateItem(itemData, owner) {
  const Items = Parse.Object.extend('Items');
  const item = new Items();
  item.set('title', itemData.title);
  item.set('description', itemData.description);

  // Set ACL so only the owner has access
  const acl = new Parse.ACL(owner);
  acl.setPublicReadAccess(false);
  acl.setPublicWriteAccess(false);
  item.setACL(acl);

  try {
    const savedItem = await item.save();
    console.log('Private item created:', savedItem);
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Error creating item:', err);
  }
}
async function createPrivateItem(itemData, owner) {
  const Items = Parse.Object.extend('Items');
  const item = new Items();
  item.set('title', itemData.title);
  item.set('description', itemData.description);

  // Set ACL so only the owner has access
  const acl = new Parse.ACL(owner);
  acl.setPublicReadAccess(false);
  acl.setPublicWriteAccess(false);
  item.setACL(acl);

  try {
    const savedItem = await item.save();
    console.log('Private item created:', savedItem);
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Error creating item:', err);
  }
}
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Configuring Class-Level Permissions (CLPs)
Within your Back4app dashboard, adjust CLPs for each class to enforce default access policies, ensuring only authorized users can interact with sensitive data.
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Step 6 – Managing User Authentication
Establishing User Accounts
Back4app utilizes the User class (via Parse) for handling authentication. In your Inferno.js app, implement registration and login functions as illustrated below:
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// src/components/Auth.js
import { Component } from 'inferno';
import Parse from '../parseConfig';

export class SignUp extends Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = { username: '', password: '', email: '' };
  }

  handleSignUp = async (e) => {
    e.preventDefault();
    const user = new Parse.User();
    user.set('username', this.state.username);
    user.set('password', this.state.password);
    user.set('email', this.state.email);

    try {
      await user.signUp();
      alert('Registration successful!');
    } catch (err) {
      alert('Sign up error: ' + err.message);
    }
  };

  render() {
    return (
      <form onSubmit={this.handleSignUp}>
        <input
          type="text"
          placeholder="Username"
          value={this.state.username}
          onInput={e => this.setState({ username: e.target.value })}
        />
        <input
          type="password"
          placeholder="Password"
          value={this.state.password}
          onInput={e => this.setState({ password: e.target.value })}
        />
        <input
          type="email"
          placeholder="Email"
          value={this.state.email}
          onInput={e => this.setState({ email: e.target.value })}
        />
        <button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
      </form>
    );
  }
}
// src/components/Auth.js
import { Component } from 'inferno';
import Parse from '../parseConfig';

export class SignUp extends Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = { username: '', password: '', email: '' };
  }

  handleSignUp = async (e) => {
    e.preventDefault();
    const user = new Parse.User();
    user.set('username', this.state.username);
    user.set('password', this.state.password);
    user.set('email', this.state.email);

    try {
      await user.signUp();
      alert('Registration successful!');
    } catch (err) {
      alert('Sign up error: ' + err.message);
    }
  };

  render() {
    return (
      <form onSubmit={this.handleSignUp}>
        <input
          type="text"
          placeholder="Username"
          value={this.state.username}
          onInput={e => this.setState({ username: e.target.value })}
        />
        <input
          type="password"
          placeholder="Password"
          value={this.state.password}
          onInput={e => this.setState({ password: e.target.value })}
        />
        <input
          type="email"
          placeholder="Email"
          value={this.state.email}
          onInput={e => this.setState({ email: e.target.value })}
        />
        <button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
      </form>
    );
  }
}
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A similar strategy applies for login and session management. Additional features like social authentication, email verification, and password recovery can be set up in the Back4app dashboard.
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Step 7 – Deploying Your Inferno.js Frontend
Back4app’s Web Deployment option lets you host your Inferno.js frontend effortlessly by linking your GitHub repository.
7.1 Building for Production
Open your project directory in a terminal.
Run the production build command:
Bash
npm run build
npm run build
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This command compiles your application into a build folder containing optimized static assets.
Confirm the Build:
Verify that the build folder includes an index.html file and other asset folders.
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7.2 Organizing and Uploading Your Code
Your repository should include the complete source of your Inferno.js frontend. An example directory structure:
Text
Basic-CRUD-App-InfernoJS-Frontend/
|-- node_modules/
|-- public/
|   `-- index.html
|-- src/
|   |-- App.js
|   |-- parseConfig.js
|   `-- components/
|       |-- ItemsList.js
|       `-- Auth.js
|-- package.json
`-- README.md
Basic-CRUD-App-InfernoJS-Frontend/
|-- node_modules/
|-- public/
|   `-- index.html
|-- src/
|   |-- App.js
|   |-- parseConfig.js
|   `-- components/
|       |-- ItemsList.js
|       `-- Auth.js
|-- package.json
`-- README.md
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Sample Files
src/parseConfig.js
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// src/parseConfig.js
import Parse from 'parse';
// Insert your Back4app credentials here
Parse.initialize('YOUR_APPLICATION_ID', 'YOUR_JAVASCRIPT_KEY');
Parse.serverURL = 'https://parseapi.back4app.com';
export default Parse;
// src/parseConfig.js
import Parse from 'parse';
// Insert your Back4app credentials here
Parse.initialize('YOUR_APPLICATION_ID', 'YOUR_JAVASCRIPT_KEY');
Parse.serverURL = 'https://parseapi.back4app.com';
export default Parse;
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src/App.js
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// src/App.js
import { Component } from 'inferno';
import Parse from './parseConfig';

class App extends Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = {
      items: [],
      newTitle: "",
      newDescription: "",
      editId: null,
      editTitle: "",
      editDescription: ""
    };
  }

  componentDidMount() {
    this.loadItems();
  }

  async loadItems() {
    const Items = Parse.Object.extend("Items");
    const query = new Parse.Query(Items);
    try {
      const results = await query.find();
      this.setState({ items: results });
    } catch (err) {
      console.error("Error loading items:", err);
    }
  }

  handleAdd = async () => {
    const Items = Parse.Object.extend("Items");
    const item = new Items();
    item.set("title", this.state.newTitle);
    item.set("description", this.state.newDescription);
    try {
      await item.save();
      this.setState({ newTitle: "", newDescription: "" });
      this.loadItems();
    } catch (err) {
      console.error("Error adding item:", err);
    }
  }

  handleDelete = async (id) => {
    try {
      const item = await Parse.Object.createWithoutData("Items", id);
      await item.destroy();
      this.loadItems();
    } catch (err) {
      console.error("Error deleting item:", err);
    }
  }

  startEdit = (item) => {
    this.setState({
      editId: item.id,
      editTitle: item.get("title"),
      editDescription: item.get("description")
    });
  }

  handleUpdate = async () => {
    try {
      const Items = Parse.Object.extend("Items");
      const item = new Items();
      item.id = this.state.editId;
      item.set("title", this.state.editTitle);
      item.set("description", this.state.editDescription);
      await item.save();
      this.setState({ editId: null, editTitle: "", editDescription: "" });
      this.loadItems();
    } catch (err) {
      console.error("Error updating item:", err);
    }
  }

  render() {
    return (
      <div style={{ padding: '2rem' }}>
        <h1>Items</h1>
        <div style={{ marginBottom: '1rem' }}>
          <h2>Add New Item</h2>
          <input
            type="text"
            placeholder="Title"
            value={this.state.newTitle}
            onInput={e => this.setState({ newTitle: e.target.value })}
            style={{ marginRight: '0.5rem' }}
          />
          <input
            type="text"
            placeholder="Description"
            value={this.state.newDescription}
            onInput={e => this.setState({ newDescription: e.target.value })}
            style={{ marginRight: '0.5rem' }}
          />
          <button onClick={this.handleAdd}>Add Item</button>
        </div>
        <h2>Items List</h2>
        <ul>
          {this.state.items.map(item => (
            <li key={item.id} style={{ marginBottom: '1rem' }}>
              {this.state.editId === item.id ? (
                <div>
                  <input
                    type="text"
                    value={this.state.editTitle}
                    onInput={e => this.setState({ editTitle: e.target.value })}
                    style={{ marginRight: '0.5rem' }}
                  />
                  <input
                    type="text"
                    value={this.state.editDescription}
                    onInput={e => this.setState({ editDescription: e.target.value })}
                    style={{ marginRight: '0.5rem' }}
                  />
                  <button onClick={this.handleUpdate}>Save</button>
                  <button onClick={() => this.setState({ editId: null })} style={{ marginLeft: '0.5rem' }}>
                    Cancel
                  </button>
                </div>
              ) : (
                <div>
                  <strong>{item.get("title")}</strong> - {item.get("description")}
                  <button onClick={() => this.startEdit(item)} style={{ marginLeft: '1rem' }}>
                    Edit
                  </button>
                  <button onClick={() => this.handleDelete(item.id)} style={{ marginLeft: '0.5rem' }}>
                    Delete
                  </button>
                </div>
              )}
            </li>
          ))}
        </ul>
      </div>
    );
  }
}

export default App;
// src/App.js
import { Component } from 'inferno';
import Parse from './parseConfig';

class App extends Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = {
      items: [],
      newTitle: "",
      newDescription: "",
      editId: null,
      editTitle: "",
      editDescription: ""
    };
  }

  componentDidMount() {
    this.loadItems();
  }

  async loadItems() {
    const Items = Parse.Object.extend("Items");
    const query = new Parse.Query(Items);
    try {
      const results = await query.find();
      this.setState({ items: results });
    } catch (err) {
      console.error("Error loading items:", err);
    }
  }

  handleAdd = async () => {
    const Items = Parse.Object.extend("Items");
    const item = new Items();
    item.set("title", this.state.newTitle);
    item.set("description", this.state.newDescription);
    try {
      await item.save();
      this.setState({ newTitle: "", newDescription: "" });
      this.loadItems();
    } catch (err) {
      console.error("Error adding item:", err);
    }
  }

  handleDelete = async (id) => {
    try {
      const item = await Parse.Object.createWithoutData("Items", id);
      await item.destroy();
      this.loadItems();
    } catch (err) {
      console.error("Error deleting item:", err);
    }
  }

  startEdit = (item) => {
    this.setState({
      editId: item.id,
      editTitle: item.get("title"),
      editDescription: item.get("description")
    });
  }

  handleUpdate = async () => {
    try {
      const Items = Parse.Object.extend("Items");
      const item = new Items();
      item.id = this.state.editId;
      item.set("title", this.state.editTitle);
      item.set("description", this.state.editDescription);
      await item.save();
      this.setState({ editId: null, editTitle: "", editDescription: "" });
      this.loadItems();
    } catch (err) {
      console.error("Error updating item:", err);
    }
  }

  render() {
    return (
      <div style={{ padding: '2rem' }}>
        <h1>Items</h1>
        <div style={{ marginBottom: '1rem' }}>
          <h2>Add New Item</h2>
          <input
            type="text"
            placeholder="Title"
            value={this.state.newTitle}
            onInput={e => this.setState({ newTitle: e.target.value })}
            style={{ marginRight: '0.5rem' }}
          />
          <input
            type="text"
            placeholder="Description"
            value={this.state.newDescription}
            onInput={e => this.setState({ newDescription: e.target.value })}
            style={{ marginRight: '0.5rem' }}
          />
          <button onClick={this.handleAdd}>Add Item</button>
        </div>
        <h2>Items List</h2>
        <ul>
          {this.state.items.map(item => (
            <li key={item.id} style={{ marginBottom: '1rem' }}>
              {this.state.editId === item.id ? (
                <div>
                  <input
                    type="text"
                    value={this.state.editTitle}
                    onInput={e => this.setState({ editTitle: e.target.value })}
                    style={{ marginRight: '0.5rem' }}
                  />
                  <input
                    type="text"
                    value={this.state.editDescription}
                    onInput={e => this.setState({ editDescription: e.target.value })}
                    style={{ marginRight: '0.5rem' }}
                  />
                  <button onClick={this.handleUpdate}>Save</button>
                  <button onClick={() => this.setState({ editId: null })} style={{ marginLeft: '0.5rem' }}>
                    Cancel
                  </button>
                </div>
              ) : (
                <div>
                  <strong>{item.get("title")}</strong> - {item.get("description")}
                  <button onClick={() => this.startEdit(item)} style={{ marginLeft: '1rem' }}>
                    Edit
                  </button>
                  <button onClick={() => this.handleDelete(item.id)} style={{ marginLeft: '0.5rem' }}>
                    Delete
                  </button>
                </div>
              )}
            </li>
          ))}
        </ul>
      </div>
    );
  }
}

export default App;
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Pushing Your Code to GitHub
Initialize Git in your project folder:
Bash
git init
git init
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Stage your files:
Bash
git add .
git add .
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Commit your changes:
Bash
git commit -m "Initial commit for Inferno.js frontend"
git commit -m "Initial commit for Inferno.js frontend"
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Create a GitHub repository:
Name it Basic-CRUD-App-InfernoJS-Frontend.
Push your project:
Bash
git remote add origin https://github.com/your-username/Basic-CRUD-App-InfernoJS-Frontend.git
git push -u origin main
git remote add origin https://github.com/your-username/Basic-CRUD-App-InfernoJS-Frontend.git
git push -u origin main
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7.3 Connecting GitHub with Back4app Web Deployment
Go to Web Deployment:
Log in to Back4app, select your project (Basic-CRUD-App-InfernoJS), and click on the Web Deployment feature.
Integrate with GitHub:
Follow the prompts to link your GitHub account, enabling Back4app to access your repository.
Choose Your Repository and Branch:
Pick the repository (e.g., Basic-CRUD-App-InfernoJS-Frontend) and the branch (typically main) that contains your code.
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7.4 Deployment Settings
Enter additional configurations:
Build Command:
If your repo lacks a pre-built build folder, specify a command like npm run build. Back4app will execute this during deployment.
Output Folder:
Set the output to build so Back4app knows where your static files reside.
Environment Variables:
Add any necessary variables (such as API keys) within the configuration settings.
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7.5 Dockerizing Your Application
If you opt for containerization, include a Dockerfile in your repository similar to:
Dockerfile
# Use an official Node image for the build stage
FROM node:16-alpine as build

# Set the working directory
WORKDIR /app

# Copy package files and install dependencies
COPY package*.json ./
RUN npm install

# Copy remaining files and build the app
COPY . .
RUN npm run build

# Use Nginx to serve the built app
FROM nginx:stable-alpine
COPY --from=build /app/build /usr/share/nginx/html

EXPOSE 80
CMD ["nginx", "-g", "daemon off;"]
# Use an official Node image for the build stage
FROM node:16-alpine as build

# Set the working directory
WORKDIR /app

# Copy package files and install dependencies
COPY package*.json ./
RUN npm install

# Copy remaining files and build the app
COPY . .
RUN npm run build

# Use Nginx to serve the built app
FROM nginx:stable-alpine
COPY --from=build /app/build /usr/share/nginx/html

EXPOSE 80
CMD ["nginx", "-g", "daemon off;"]
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Select Docker deployment in Back4app if you choose this method.
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7.6 Launching Your Application
Click Deploy:
Once all settings are configured, hit the Deploy button.
Watch the Build:
Back4app will fetch your code, build your project, and deploy it in a container.
Access Your App:
After deployment, Back4app provides a URL where your Inferno.js app is live.
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7.7 Confirming the Deployment
Visit the Provided URL:
Open the URL in your browser.
Test Functionality:
Ensure the app loads, all routes operate correctly, and assets (CSS, JS, images) display as expected.
Troubleshoot:
Use developer tools to inspect for errors. If issues appear, check Back4app logs and verify GitHub settings.
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Step 8 – Wrapping Up and Future Directions
Congratulations! You’ve created a full CRUD application with Inferno.js and Back4app. 
You set up the project Basic-CRUD-App-InfernoJS, designed your data classes, and used the intuitive Admin Interface for data management. Your frontend is now connected and secured with robust access controls.
Next Steps:
Enhance the UI:
Expand your Inferno.js app with detailed views, search capabilities, and live notifications.
Add More Features:
Consider implementing additional backend functions (such as Cloud Code), integrating third-party APIs, or introducing role-based access.
Explore Further:
Dive into the Back4app documentation and additional tutorials for performance tuning and custom integrations.
Happy coding and best of luck with your future projects!
Field	Type	Details
_id	ObjectId	Auto-generated primary key.
title	String	The item’s title.
description	String	A short explanation of the item.
created_at	Date	Timestamp marking when the item was created.
updated_at	Date	Timestamp for the most recent update.
Field	Type	Details
_id	ObjectId	Auto-generated primary key.
username	String	Unique identifier for the user.
email	String	User's unique email address.
password_hash	String	Encrypted password for secure authentication.
created_at	Date	Timestamp for account creation.
updated_at	Date	Timestamp for the last account update.
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