Express Typescript Service Template
Express Typescript Service Template
Template for new services based on Express and Typescript with the Best Practices and Ready for Production
Overview
This product analysis examines a NodeJS service template designed to streamline the process of starting a new NodeJS service. The template aims to provide a solid foundation for node services that can be deployed quickly and efficiently. It includes features such as Docker configuration, SWC for compiling and testing, Express as the HTTP framework, Husky integration, TypeScript support, Jest and Supertest for testing, custom path aliases, CI/CD using Github Actions, and more.
Features
- Dockerized Service: Fully dockerized service for development and production environments.
- SWC Integration: Use SWC for compiling and running tests.
- Express Configuration: Configured Express as the HTTP framework.
- Husky Integration: Ensure good quality and conventions during development.
- TypeScript Support: Check project for type errors with TypeScript.
- Jest and Supertest Testing: Testing with Jest and supertest for unit and e2e tests.
- Custom Path Aliases: Define custom paths for easier imports.
- CI/CD with GitHub Actions: Automation for ensuring code quality and detecting vulnerabilities.
- Express
Express.js is a simple Node.js framework for single, multi-page, and hybrid web applications.
- Templates & Themes
A template or theme refers to a pre-designed layout or structure that provides a basic framework for building a specific type of application or website. It typically includes good design, placeholder content and functional features, allowing developers to customize and fill in the details according to their specific needs.
- 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.
- Typescript
TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript, providing optional static typing, classes, interfaces, and other features that help developers write more maintainable and scalable code. TypeScript's static typing system can catch errors at compile-time, making it easier to build and maintain large applications.