HMCTS Dev Test Frontend

This is the Frontend for the HMCTS Dev Test. It is a Node.js application that uses Express as the web framework and Nunjucks as the templating engine. The frontend communicates with the backend API to display tasks and perform CRUD operations.

Tech Stack & Dependencies

The project uses the following core technologies:

• Node.js (>=18.0.0): The runtime environment.
• Express: The web framework.
• Nunjucks: The templating engine, using GOV.UK Frontend components for a consistent look and feel.
• TypeScript: For static typing and better developer experience.
• Webpack: To bundle assets (SASS, JavaScript).
• SASS: For styling.
• Axios: To communicate with back-end services.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Yarn (Version 3.8.2 or later)
• Node.js (Version 18.0.0 or later)

Installation

Install the project dependencies:

yarn install

Building the Project

yarn webpack

Running the Application

To start the application in development mode (via nodemon):

yarn start:dev

The application will be available at http://localhost:3100 by default (unless configured otherwise).

Linting & Formatting

To run the linter and check code style:

yarn lint