As a React developer, I often found myself wishing for more detailed geographical insights for my applications. This need became particularly apparent when working on my portfolio website hosted on Vercel. While Vercel's analytics were helpful, they lacked the granular city and region data I craved. That's when the idea for React Lens Analytics was born.
The Journey from Idea to Reality
Over three months, I poured my expertise and passion into creating a solution that would not only solve my problem but potentially help countless other React developers. The result? ReactLens Analytics - a platform-independent analytics tool designed specifically for React applications.
Quick Setup Guide
1. Install the Package
npm install react-lens-analytics
2. Configure Environment Variables
For Next.js:
NEXT_PUBLIC_PROJECT_SECRET=your_project_secret_here
For React:
REACT_APP_PROJECT_SECRET=your_project_secret_here
3. Implementation
Next.js Setup:
// components/AnalyticsWrapper.tsx
'use client'
import React from 'react'
import { Analytics } from 'react-lens-analytics'
export function AnalyticsWrapper() {
return (
<Analytics projectId={process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_PROJECT_SECRET!} />
)
}
// app/layout.tsx
import React from 'react'
import { AnalyticsWrapper } from '@/components/AnalyticsWrapper'
export default function RootLayout({
children,
}: {
children: React.ReactNode
}) {
return (
<html lang="en">
<body>
{children}
<AnalyticsWrapper />
</body>
</html>
)
}
React Setup:
// src/components/AnalyticsWrapper.tsx
import React from 'react'
import { Analytics } from 'react-lens-analytics'
export function AnalyticsWrapper() {
return (
<Analytics projectId={process.env.REACT_APP_PROJECT_SECRET!} />
)
}
// src/App.tsx
import React from 'react'
import { AnalyticsWrapper } from './components/AnalyticsWrapper'
function App() {
return (
<div>
<AnalyticsWrapper />
{/* Your app content */}
</div>
)
}
export default App
Key Features That Set ReactLens Apart
- Platform Independence: Whether you're using Vercel, Netlify, AWS, or any other hosting platform, React Lens works seamlessly with your setup.
- Detailed Geographical Insights: Get the city and region-level data that other analytics tools often miss.
- Privacy-Focused: We've built React Lens with a strong emphasis on user privacy, ensuring you can gather insights without compromising ethical standards.
- Easy Integration: Set up React Lens in your project in just a few minutes, with minimal code changes required.
- Completely Free: Access powerful analytics without any cost, making it accessible for developers at any stage of their journey.
Resources and Community
- Project Dashboard: Create your account and get your project secret
- Documentation: Detailed guides and API references
- Discord Community: Join discussions, get help, and share feedback
What's Next for React Lens?
We're actively working on exciting new features:
- Advanced filtering capabilities
- Custom event tracking
- Enhanced data visualization options
- API improvements for better integration
Join Our Community
ReactLens Analytics is more than just a tool - it's a growing community of developers passionate about understanding their applications better. Your feedback and experiences will be invaluable in shaping its future.
Get Started Today
- Visit reactlens.kartikmalik.tech
- Create your free account
- Follow our simple setup guide
- Start discovering insights about your users
Have you faced similar challenges in getting detailed geographical data for your React apps? Share your experiences in our Discord community - we'd love to hear your story!
Remember, great insights lead to better applications. Give React Lens Analytics a try today and discover what you've been missing about your audience!
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