Node.js Starter

This is a starter template for building Node.js applications. It includes a set of tools and packages commonly used in Node.js development. Use this template as a foundation to quickly kickstart your projects.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Prerequisites
• Getting Started
• Scripts
• Dependencies
• Dev Dependencies
• License

Features

• Express.js framework for building web applications.
• Middleware like morgan for HTTP request logging, cookie-parser for handling cookies, and cors for handling cross-origin requests.
• dotenv for loading environment variables from a .env file.
• Templating with ejs.
• Database integration using sequelize with support for PostgreSQL and SQLite.
• nodemailer for sending emails.
• Logging with winston.
• Development tools like nodemon and concurrently.
• Code linting with eslint.
• Code formatting with prettier.
• Written in TypeScript.

Prerequisites

Before using this starter template, ensure you have the following software installed:

• Node.js (v16 or higher recommended)
• Package manager: npm (v8 or higher) or yarn

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/nodejs-starter.git
   cd nodejs-starter

2. Install the project dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory and configure your environment variables:

   For different database types (mysql, postgres, sqlite, mssql), use the following variables:

   • DB_DIALECT : The type of database you're using.
   • DB_NAME : The name of your database.
   • DB_USERNAME : The username for accessing the database.
   • DB_PASSWORD : The password for the database user.
   • DB_HOST : The host or connection URL for your database.

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

5. Your Node.js application should now be running at http://localhost:9000.

Scripts

• build: Compiles TypeScript files into JavaScript files using the TypeScript compiler.
• start: Runs the compiled JavaScript files in the dist directory.
• dev: Starts the development server using nodemon and watches for changes with TypeScript compiler in watch mode.
• lint: Lints your code using ESLint.
• format:write: Formats your code using Prettier and applies changes.
• format:check: Checks if your code is formatted correctly using Prettier.

For running these scripts, use the command: npm run script-name.

Dependencies

This project uses a variety of dependencies. Some of the key ones include:

• express: Web framework for building web applications.
• sequelize: Multi-dialect ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) for Node.js.
• dotenv: Loads environment variables from a .env file.
• ejs: Templating engine for rendering views.
• winston: Logging library.
• And more. Check package.json for the full list.

Dev Dependencies

Development tools and typescript-related packages are included as dev dependencies. Some of them are:

• typescript: A superset of JavaScript that provides optional static typing.
• eslint: A tool for identifying and reporting on patterns in JavaScript and TypeScript code.
• prettier: Code formatter that helps maintain consistent coding styles.
• nodemon: Monitors for changes and automatically restarts the server.
• concurrently: Runs multiple commands concurrently.
• And more. Check package.json for the full list.

License

This project is licensed under the ISC License. Feel free to modify and use it for your own projects.

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Feel free to customize this starter template to fit your project's requirements. Happy coding! 🚀