Project Environment Setup
Configure your development environment for the PhotoVault application
Module Overview
In this hands-on module, you'll set up the complete development environment for PhotoVault, our AI-powered photo management application. You'll configure Tauri for cross-platform desktop development, set up React with TypeScript, and prepare your workspace for Claude Code integration.
Environment Config
Set up Tauri, React, and development tools
Project Structure
Organize code for scalability and clarity
Dependencies
Install and configure required packages
What You'll Learn
Install and configure Tauri for cross-platform desktop development
Set up a React + TypeScript project with modern tooling
Structure your project for AI-assisted development
Configure VS Code for optimal Claude Code integration
Implement hot reload and development workflows
Prepare file system access and security permissions
Topics Covered
Tauri Setup
• Installing Rust and Tauri CLI
• Creating a new Tauri project
• Understanding the project structure
• Configuring build settings
Frontend Configuration
• React 18 with TypeScript setup
• Vite configuration for fast builds
• ESLint and Prettier setup
• Component library selection
Development Tools
• VS Code extensions for Tauri
• Debugging configuration
• Hot reload setup
• Git repository initialization
Claude Integration
• Project structure for AI assistance
• Documentation standards
• Code organization patterns
• Context management strategies
Prerequisites for This Module
• Completed Introduction to Claude Code module
• Node.js 18+ and npm installed
• Basic familiarity with React and TypeScript
• 4GB+ of free disk space for dependencies