Overview

The NodeJS Express Boilerplate is a powerful starting point for developers looking to build robust APIs using Node.js and TypeScript. This template is engineered to accelerate the development process and get applications to production swiftly. It emphasizes SOLID principles and loose coupling, making it an excellent choice for those who want greater control over dependency injection without the overhead of external libraries. Moreover, it incorporates a variety of design patterns which enhance its flexibility and maintainability.

With features ranging from MongoDB integration to automatic Swagger generation, this boilerplate is packed with utility, ensuring developers can focus on writing effective and clean code. It’s tailored for both novice and experienced developers seeking to streamline their API development process while adhering to best practices.

Features

Controllers with TSOA: Implements controllers using the TSOA library, structured for best practices and maintainability.
Mongo Integration: Comes with an extensible database interface that makes it easy to switch between MongoDB and other databases.
Redis Queue Support: Features a Redis Persistent Queue with an interface designed for easy integration of additional queue systems.
Caching Solutions: Provides support for NodeCache and RedisCache to boost performance, with interfaces that allow for other caching implementations.
Worker Pool for Intensive Tasks: Efficiently handles compute-intensive tasks with worker threads for improved application performance.
Automatic Swagger Generation: Generates documentation seamlessly from the integrated components, enhancing your API's usability.
Code Quality Tools: Configured with ESLint and Prettier for maintaining code standards, alongside Husky for pre-commit hooks to enforce quality checks.
Comprehensive Project Structure: Offers a well-defined project structure, making it easy to navigate and extend, with folders for controllers, services, and utilities, enabling quick scaling and modifications.

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