I'm working on an app now that started from a similar boilerplate. The React+Redux ecosystem is very exciting right now. Both of those libraries are brilliant in their elegance,and the ecosystem is a testament to that.

On the other hand, the fact that apps end up being a stack of loosely integrated libraries can make the process of developing in the ecosystem rather overwhelming. It's hard to keep up with the progression of microlibraries and features.

One thing's for sure though: it's a fun time to be a Web developer.