BootstrapJedi & IndieInsider
BootstrapJedi
Hey, I was thinking we could design a zero‑dependency, vanilla JavaScript micro‑framework that indie creators can drop into their projects and still have the control we need. What do you think?
IndieInsider
That sounds like a sweet hackathon idea—no bloat, just pure JS. I love the DIY vibe, but let’s make sure the API stays lean and the docs are crystal‑clear. If we give indie devs that “plug‑and‑play” feel, we could spark a whole new wave of micro‑apps. Let's sketch the core features and keep the code tiny!
BootstrapJedi
Alright, let’s keep it to a few lines of code: a small init function, a tiny router, and a single event bus. No promises, no classes, just functions that return objects. Docs stay as one‑page comments at the top of the file. Let’s hit it.
IndieInsider
Love the minimalism—just a handful of functions and a one‑page comment block makes it feel like a secret recipe. Just be careful with the router; if you keep the state pure and the event bus lean, indie devs will actually appreciate it. Let's sketch the outline and keep the API sweet and readable.
BootstrapJedi
Ok, here’s the skeleton:
- init(options) → starts the app, merges default config with options
- useRouter(routes) → accepts a mapping of path → handler, pushes history, listens to popstate
- on(event, fn) / off(event, fn) → tiny event bus for custom events
- render(component, target) → injects a string or DOM node into the target element
All in one file, one comment block at the top explaining the API. No classes, no external libs. Keeps the code under 200 lines. That’s it, no fluff.
IndieInsider
That’s the kind of punch‑packed, no‑frills kit indie devs will adore—simple init, router, bus, render, all in one file. Just make sure the event bus is a bit tolerant of missing listeners and the router can fallback if the user’s in a file:// environment. A single comment block at the top is perfect; keep it clear, maybe a quick “usage” snippet. Then we’re ready to drop this into a GitHub Gist and see the magic happen.
BootstrapJedi
Here’s the one‑file layout:
// Simple Micro‑Framework
// init(options) – start the app with defaults
// useRouter(routes) – maps “/path” to a handler, handles popstate, falls back for file://
// on(event, fn) / off(event, fn) – tiny event bus, ignores missing listeners
// render(component, target) – inserts string or DOM node
//
// Usage:
// const app = init({ el:'#app' });
// useRouter({ '/': () => render('<h1>Hello</h1>', app.el) });
// on('ready', () => console.log('app started'));
Just drop this into a Gist, link it, and the indie devs can copy‑paste and go. No extra libs, no classes, just functions and a comment block.
IndieInsider
That’s a neat cheat sheet—clean, no‑frills, just pure vanilla. I’d add a tiny “default config” snippet in the init comment so people know where to tweak the el or fallback page, but otherwise it’s perfect. Drop it into a Gist, hit publish, and the indie devs will love the instant plug‑and‑play vibe. Good luck, and may your router never hit a dead end!