# create-express-temp

> A basic Express.js template with essential packages

Latest version **1.0.10** (published 2023-10-19) · ISC license · 0 weekly downloads

## Install

```sh
npm install create-express-temp
pnpm add create-express-temp
yarn add create-express-temp
bun add create-express-temp
```

Provides the command `sg-node-express-template`.

## Health

**Score 15/100 (F)** — status: abandoned.

Positive: no vulnerabilities.

Warnings: low downloads; no types; no esm support.

Negative: abandoned; low maintenance score.

## Facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0.10 |
| Published | 2023-10-19 |
| First published | 2023-10-19 |
| Weekly downloads | 0 |
| License | ISC |
| TypeScript types | none |
| Module format | CommonJS |
| Dependencies | 7 |
| Unpacked size | 6.4 KB |
| Known vulnerabilities | 0 |
| Install scripts | no |
| Maintainers | sauravghimire |

## Links

- npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/create-express-temp
- npm.io page: https://npm.io/package/create-express-temp

## Dependencies (7)

- [ora](https://npm.io/package/ora.md) ^7.0.1
- [cors](https://npm.io/package/cors.md) ^2.8.5
- [dotenv](https://npm.io/package/dotenv.md) ^16.3.1
- [helmet](https://npm.io/package/helmet.md) ^7.0.0
- [morgan](https://npm.io/package/morgan.md) ^1.10.0
- [express](https://npm.io/package/express.md) ^4.18.2
- [body-parser](https://npm.io/package/body-parser.md) ^1.20.2

## Recent versions

- 1.0.10 (latest) — 2023-10-19
- 1.0.9 — 2023-10-19
- 1.0.8 — 2023-10-19

## README

# 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](#features)
- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
- [Project Structure](#project-structure)
- [Configuration](#configuration)
- [Running the Application](#running-the-application)
- [Testing](#testing)
- [Deployment](#deployment)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#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](https://nodejs.org/) (v14 or higher)
- [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/)

## Installation

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

```bash
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:

```bash
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:

```bash
npm start
```

Your application will be available at [http://localhost:3000](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](https://github.com/gsauarv/sg-express-template.git).

## License

This boilerplate is open-source and available under the [MIT License](LICENSE).

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