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Gds Nodejs Boilerplate

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A Node.js project boilerplate for production apps

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Overview

The GDS Node.js boilerplate offers a robust starting point for developers looking to build applications using Node.js and Express. With a focus on simplicity and modern web standards, this skeleton project integrates essential tools and frameworks to streamline the development process. It combines the power of Nunjucks for templating and a suite of testing, linting, and compilation tools, making it an ideal choice for both new and experienced developers.

This boilerplate also supports multiple Node.js environments through the use of NVM (Node Version Manager), which is particularly useful for teams working on various projects with different dependencies. The straightforward setup process and built-in features make it easy to get an application up and running quickly.

Features

  • Express Framework: The app uses Express.js, a fast and minimalist web framework for Node.js, providing a solid foundation for creating web applications.

  • Nunjucks Templating: With Nunjucks as the template engine, developers can create dynamic HTML content effortlessly, enhancing the user experience.

  • Grunt for Compilation: The inclusion of Grunt allows for automated tasks like SAS/JS compilation, making the workflow more efficient.

  • Testing with Mocha: This boilerplate comes with Mocha, a feature-rich JavaScript test framework, ensuring that your application is well-tested and reliable.

  • i18n Language Support: Built-in internationalization (i18n) support enables easy localization for global applications, accommodating users from different language backgrounds.

  • Snyk Integration: Although optional, Snyk provides tools for identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in your dependencies, enhancing the security of your application.

  • StandardJS for Linting: Adopting StandardJS streamlines code quality by enforcing consistent coding standards and helping catch potential issues early.

  • Node Version Management (nvm): This boilerplate supports nvm, making it simple to switch between different Node.js versions, which is especially handy for developers working on multiple projects.

express
Express

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

scss
SCSS

SCSS is a preprocessor scripting language that extends the capabilities of CSS by adding features such as variables, nesting, and mixins. It allows developers to write more efficient and maintainable CSS code, and helps to streamline the development process by reducing repetition and increasing reusability.

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.

grunt
Grunt

Grunt is a popular JavaScript task runner that automates repetitive tasks like minification, compilation, and testing, allowing developers to focus on writing code.