Build a Travel Booking App with Autocomplete Using the Meilisearch Strapi Plugin in React.js

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What is your article idea?

A. Introduction • Overview of the Project:

• Briefly describe the travel booking app and the goal of implementing autocomplete functionality. • Technologies Used:
• Introduce React.js, Meilisearch, Strapi, and their roles in the project.

B. Prerequisites • Basic Knowledge:

• Understanding of React.js, Node.js, and REST APIs. • Environment Setup:
• Node.js and npm/yarn installed on the local machine.

C. Setting Up the Backend with Strapi • Install Strapi:

• Steps to install Strapi. • Configure Strapi:
• Set up content types for the travel booking app (e.g., destinations, hotels, flights).
• Example configuration for a "Destinations" content type.

D. Install and Configure Meilisearch Plugin: • Steps to install the Meilisearch plugin for Strapi. • Configure the plugin to index the desired content types.

E. Building the Frontend with React.js • Create a New React App:

• Set up a new React project using Create React App.

• Set Up Axios for API Requests:

• Install Axios.
• Configure Axios to connect with the Strapi backend.

F. Implementing Autocomplete Feature • Integrate Meilisearch:

• Install the Meilisearch client.
• Set up a Meilisearch instance and connect it to the React app.

• Build the Autocomplete Component:

• Create a reusable Autocomplete component.
• Implement search functionality using Meilisearch.
• Display search results in a dropdown menu.

G**. Integrating the Autocomplete Component** • Incorporate Autocomplete in the App:

• Integrate the Autocomplete component into the main app.
• Style the component for a better user experience.

H. Conclusion Summarise the steps taken to build the travel booking app with autocomplete functionality.

What are the objectives of your article?

To educate new users on how to integrate the Meilisearch Strapi Plugin in a travel booking app using React.js:

After reading this article, readers will have a good understanding of the Strapi Plugin, how it works, and how to integrate it in React.js. By following the tutorial, readers will gain practical knowledge of Strapi Plugin implementation.

What is your expertise as a developer or writer?

Intermediate

What type of post is this?

Tutorial

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