Getting Started

Goal

This snapshot advances Emberquay Journal by teaching you to create a minimal SolidStart app.

Every numbered folder is a complete app. Run this stage independently, then compare it with the previous folder.

Prerequisites

Use Node.js 20+, npm, and Docker for Postgres stages.

Port 3007 must be free. Copy .env.example before starting database stages.

• Node.js and npm
• A code editor and terminal
• Docker from part 4 onward

Concepts

SolidStart boots a server with file-based or declarative routes.

Keep server functions thin: loaders read, actions mutate, and Solid components present escaped values.

Walkthrough

Return a JSON hello from the root path.

Read the example, then open the matching snapshot. The repository includes the surrounding setup and error handling.

export function GET() { return json({ message: 'Emberquay Journal is live' }) }

Run and verify

Enter 01-Getting-Started, install dependencies, copy .env.example, and start SolidStart on port 3007.

Open http://127.0.0.1:3007. Watch the terminal for validation and database errors.

git clone https://github.com/michaeldunga1/fcc-solid-blog.git
cd fcc-solid-blog/01-Getting-Started
npm install
cp .env.example .env
npm run dev -- --port 3007

Troubleshooting

If the browser cannot connect, confirm the process is still running.

For database failures, confirm Docker/Wrangler and the emberquay_NN name when applicable. Never commit .env or node_modules.

• Read the first error first
• Restart after environment changes
• Never commit secrets

Try this

Add a /health route that returns JSON ok: true.

Test a happy path and one invalid or unauthorized request.

• Make one small change
• Test it in the browser
• Compare with the next snapshot only after it works