Full-Stack CMS #8 Sign-Up Endpoint – React.js/Express.js + Typescript and Chakra UI

In this tutorial, we will be building a sign-up endpoint for a Full-Stack CMS using React.js, Express.js, Typescript, and Chakra UI. This sign-up endpoint will allow users to create an account and store their information in a database.

Setting up the Backend

First, we need to set up the backend using Express.js and Typescript. We will create a new file called server.ts and install the necessary dependencies using npm:

            
                npm init -y
                npm install express typescript @types/express
            
        

Next, we will create a basic Express server with a sign-up endpoint that accepts POST requests and stores the user’s information in a database. We will use MongoDB as our database and connect to it using the Mongoose library.

Creating the Frontend

Now, let’s move on to building the frontend using React.js and Chakra UI. We will create a new file called SignupForm.tsx and install the necessary dependencies using npm:

            
                npx create-react-app frontend --template typescript
                cd frontend
                npm install @chakra-ui/react @emotion/react @emotion/styled framer-motion
            
        

We will create a sign-up form with fields for the user’s name, email, and password. We will use Chakra UI to style the form and handle form validation and submission.

Integrating the Backend and Frontend

Finally, we will integrate the backend and frontend by making a POST request to the sign-up endpoint from our React frontend. This will allow users to create an account and store their information in the database.