Refine without react as a Client library for Server to Server communication
Is it possible to Access resources, live Providers and so on via an API Client? So you can make use of all refines Features outside of react to Connect "non Frontend" Apps to IT Like Other backends
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Refine is a React-based framework designed for building data-intensive applications in the frontend. It provides a lot of out-of-the-box functionality for rapid development, including data providers, live providers, and access control providers. These features are designed to be used within a React application and are not intended to be used outside of a React context.
For example, the
liveProvider prop of the <Refine> component is used to add real-time support to your application. It provides a simple interface to integrate with and also provides built-in support for many providers. However, this feature is designed to be used within a React application and not outside of it [^1^][^2^][^3^].
Similarly, the dataProvider and authProvider objects are used to connect your refine app to your backend. These objects utilize a client (like supabaseClient or GraphQLClient) to connect to the server [^4^][^5^]. However, these features are also designed to be used within a React application and not outside of it.
If you're looking to connect "non-frontend" apps to your backend, you would typically use the backend's API directly, rather than going through a frontend framework like refine.
[^1^]: https://refine.dev/blog/react-admin-vs-refine/
[^2^]: https://refine.dev/blog/build-internal-tools-using-low-code-with-refine/
[^3^]: https://refine.dev/docs/advanced-tutorials/multi-tenancy/appwrite/
[^4^]: https://discord.com/channels/837692625737613362/1140463498611150988
[^5^]: https://refine.dev/docs/packages/documentation/data-providers/graphql/
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optimistic-gold•9mo ago
@kapa.ai HOw performance heavy is refine?
Lets say i have a really really small application with only one text that needs update via a live provider
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Refine is designed to be a lightweight and efficient framework for building data-intensive applications. It's built on top of React and uses Ant Design System for the UI, both of which are known for their performance and efficiency.
The performance of your application with refine would largely depend on how you structure your application and the specific features you use. For a small application with only one text that needs to be updated via a live provider, the performance impact should be minimal.
Refine's
liveProvider feature is designed to be efficient and only updates the parts of your application that need to be updated in real-time. This means that it won't cause unnecessary re-renders or updates, which can slow down your application.
However, it's important to note that the performance of your application can also be affected by other factors, such as the performance of your backend and the efficiency of your code. It's always a good idea to follow best practices for performance optimization when building your application.
For more information on how to use the liveProvider feature in refine, you can refer to the documentation (https://refine.dev/docs/api-reference/core/providers/live-provider/).
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optimistic-gold•9mo ago
@kapa.ai Refine is just a react framework right? so i can basically see it as a easy way to communicate with my backend without much struggle and a lot of abstractions
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Yes, you're correct. Refine is a React-based framework that provides a higher level of abstraction for building data-intensive applications. It simplifies many common tasks in web development, such as authentication, routing, client state management, and internationalization[^1^].
One of the key features of refine is its backend-agnostic design. This means that you can connect it to any backend you want[^2^]. It also supports various backend technologies out of the box, including REST and GraphQL[^3^][^5^].
Refine also integrates with popular UI libraries like Ant Design, Material UI, Chakra UI, and Mantine[^1^][^4^]. This allows you to build your application with a lot of customization and less difficulty.
So, in essence, refine can be seen as an easy way to communicate with your backend and build your frontend without much struggle, thanks to its many abstractions and out-of-the-box functionalities.
[^1^]: https://refine.dev/blog/building-react-admin-dashboard/
[^2^]: https://refine.dev/blog/build-internal-tools-using-low-code-with-refine/
[^3^]: https://refine.dev/blog/building-react-admin-dashboard-with-tremor/
[^4^]: https://refine.dev/blog/react-crud-app-with-dynamic-form-ant-design/
[^5^]: https://refine.dev/blog/react-crud-app-airtable/
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optimistic-gold•9mo ago
@kapa.ai Do i always need to run a development server or can i just build a refine project and upload it to a simple apache server
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Yes, you can build a refine project and host it on a simple Apache server. The development server is typically used for local development and testing. When you're ready to deploy your application, you can create a production build of your refine application and host it on any web server, including Apache.
Here's a general process on how you can do it:
1. First, you need to create a production build of your application. This can be done using the
build command. For example, if you're using npm, you can run the following command in your terminal:
This command will create a build directory in your project with the production-ready files[^1^][^2^][^3^].
2. Once you have your production build, you can upload it to your Apache server. The specifics of this step will depend on your server setup, but generally, you would need to copy the contents of the build directory to your server's public HTML directory.
3. Finally, you would need to configure your Apache server to serve your application. This typically involves setting up a virtual host and pointing it to the directory where you uploaded your application.
Remember to also set up your server to handle client-side routing. Since refine is a single-page application, all requests should be redirected to the index.html file.
[^1^]: https://refine.dev/blog/5-top-free-react-hosting-platforms/
[^2^]: https://refine.dev/blog/refine-vs-redwood-js/
[^3^]: https://refine.dev/blog/building-react-admin-dashboard/
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