Boilerplate Api

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express

Lightweight Node.js boilerplate API with Docker support, test coverage and circle.ci support.

Overview

The Lightweight Node.js Boilerplate API is an excellent foundation for anyone looking to kickstart their web application development in Node.js. With built-in support for Docker and a focus on test coverage, this boilerplate is designed for both ease of use and scalability. It simplifies your development process, allowing you to focus on building your application without getting bogged down by setup complexities.

This boilerplate is particularly appealing for developers who want a robust, well-structured starting point. Whether you're looking to run the application natively or within a Docker container, it caters to various preferences and environments, ensuring that you'll have the tools necessary for efficient development and testing.

Features

  • Docker Support: Seamlessly run your application in a Docker container, making deployments and environment management a breeze.
  • Test Coverage: Includes a comprehensive testing setup with support for both unit and integration tests, ensuring your code quality remains high.
  • Natively Run: Easily set up and run the application on your local machine without Docker, perfect for quick iterations and development needs.
  • Continuous Integration: Utilizes CircleCI for running tests on every code push, automating your workflow and catching issues early.
  • Express Framework: Built on Express, known for its minimalistic and unopinionated nature, allowing for flexible application design.
  • MongoDB Integration: Leverages MongoDB for data storage, combining the best of relational and NoSQL databases for enhanced performance.
  • Contribution Guidelines: Clear instructions for contributing to the project, fostering a community-driven approach to development.
express
Express

Express.js is a simple Node.js framework for single, multi-page, and hybrid web applications.

docker
Docker

A website that uses Docker for containerization to streamline development, testing, and deployment workflows. This includes features such as containerization of dependencies, automated builds and deployments, and container orchestration to ensure scalability and availability.

eslint
Eslint

ESLint is a linter for JavaScript that analyzes code to detect and report on potential problems and errors, as well as enforce consistent code style and best practices, helping developers to write cleaner, more maintainable code.