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Release Notes for React Chrome Extension Boilerplate

Version 1.0.0 - Initial Release

Date: May 15, 2024

We are excited to announce the initial release of the React Chrome Extension Boilerplate. This boilerplate provides a robust and efficient starting point for developing Chrome extensions using React, streamlining the development process and enabling rapid extension creation.

Key Features:

• React Integration: Seamlessly integrates React to build dynamic and interactive user interfaces for your Chrome extensions.
• Webpack Configuration: Pre-configured Webpack setup for efficient bundling and hot-reloading during development.
• Manifest v3 Support: Fully supports Chrome Extension Manifest v3, ensuring compatibility with the latest Chrome extension standards.
• Popup and Options Pages: Includes boilerplate code for both popup and options pages to get you started quickly.
• ESLint and Prettier: Integrated ESLint and Prettier configurations to maintain code quality and consistency.
• Environment Setup: Simplified setup with detailed instructions for getting your development environment up and running.
• Sample Components: Includes sample React components and structure to demonstrate best practices and jumpstart your development.

Installation and Usage:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/username/react-chrome-extension-boilerplate.git
   cd react-chrome-extension-boilerplate

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the development server:

   npm start

4. Build for production:

   npm run build

5. Load the extension in Chrome:

   • Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
   • Enable "Developer mode".
   • Click "Load unpacked" and select the build directory.

Feedback and Contributions:

We welcome your feedback and contributions to improve this boilerplate. Please feel free to open issues or submit pull requests on our GitHub repository.

Thank you for using the React Chrome Extension Boilerplate! Happy coding!