create-express-temp v1.0.10

Create Express Temp - Express.js Boilerplate

Create Express Temp is a minimalistic Express.js boilerplate that provides you with a basic project structure and includes essential packages to kickstart your Express.js application development.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Prerequisites
• Installation
• Getting Started
• Project Structure
• Configuration
• Running the Application
• Testing
• Deployment
• Contributing
• License

Features

• Basic Express.js application structure.
• Pre-configured with essential packages, including Morgan, Body Parser, CORS, Helmet, and Dotenv.
• Easy-to-use template for quickly building Express.js projects.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm

Installation

To create a new Express.js project using this boilerplate, run the following command:

npx create-express-temp my-express-app

Replace my-express-app with the name of your project. This command will create a new directory with your project's name and set up the boilerplate for you.

Getting Started

1. After running the installation command, navigate to your project directory:

cd my-express-app

2. Customize your project by editing the files and configuration as needed. The boilerplate includes a basic Express application structure with essential packages pre-configured.

Project Structure

The boilerplate project structure looks like this:

my-express-app/
  ├── node_modules/
  ├── routes/
  ├── app.js
  ├── package.json
  ├── README.md
  └── ...

• routes/: Directory for your route files.
• app.js: Main application entry point.
• package.json: Project dependencies and configuration.
• README.md: This README file.

Feel free to add more directories, routes, and files as your project requires.

Configuration

• Modify the app.js file and add additional middleware or routes as needed.
• Adjust the package.json file to add more dependencies or scripts.

Running the Application

To start your Express.js application, run:

npm start

Your application will be available at http://localhost:3000.

Testing

You can add tests to your project using your preferred testing framework. To run tests, use the appropriate testing commands and frameworks.

Deployment

Deploy your Express.js application to your preferred hosting service. Refer to their documentation for specific deployment instructions.

Contributing

Contributions to improve this boilerplate are welcome. Please submit issues or pull requests on the GitHub repository.

License

This boilerplate is open-source and available under the MIT License.