Introducing create-express-node-starter: Streamline Your Express.js Development!

Are you tired of spending hours setting up your Express.js projects from scratch? Say goodbye to tedious configuration and hello to streamlined development with create-express-node-starter!

?? Overview: create-express-node-starter is a versatile CLI tool designed to simplify the process of bootstrapping Express.js projects. It comes packed with a comprehensive boilerplate featuring essential functionalities such as authentication, MongoDB integration, Swagger API documentation, and more. With this tool, developers can kick-start their API development journey quickly and efficiently.

?? Key Features:

• Express.js Integration: Harness the power of Express.js, a fast and minimalist web framework for Node.js.
• MongoDB Support: Seamlessly integrate MongoDB for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Authentication and Authorization: Utilize pre-configured middleware for securing endpoints.
• Swagger API Documentation: Automatically generate API documentation using Swagger UI Express for easier exploration and testing.
• Flexible Project Structure: Follow a modular structure that promotes scalability, maintainability, and code organization.
• Extensibility: Easily customize the boilerplate to suit your specific project requirements.

??? Installation: Get started in no time! Simply install the CLI tool globally using npm:

npm install -g create-express-node-starter        

Then, create a new Express.js project with a single command:

npx create-express-node-starter        

Follow the prompts to customize your project name, directory, and template selection.

?? Getting Started:

1. Set Up Environment Variables: Navigate to your project directory and copy the .env.example file to .env. Update the .env file with your database credentials and any other configuration settings.

cp .env.example .env        

2. Start Development Server:

• Windows:

npm run develop        

• Linux or macOS:

npm run develop:mac        

3. Create CRUD Operations: Speed up your development process by generating CRUD operations for your project. Run the following command and select the type of operation you need (empty or minimal):

npm run crud:operation        

This command will create controllers, routes, and models for your CRUD operations. You can choose between empty and minimal templates or remove existing CRUD components.

That's it! You're ready to start building your Express.js project with ease.

?? Contributing: Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit our GitHub repository and open an issue or pull request.

?? License: This project is licensed under the MIT License. For more details, check out our LICENSE file.

?? GitHub Repository: Explore the code and get started with create-express-node-starter today! GitHub Repo

?? npm Package: Check out the npm package for create-express-node-starter and get started with your Express.js projects even faster! npm Package

Join us on our journey to simplify Express.js development. Let's build amazing APIs together! ????

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