Express Restful Starter

Overview

If you're embarking on a new project using NodeJS and looking for a solid foundation, the express-restful-starter kit might be just what you need. This starter kit is designed with the latest JavaScript features in ES6, ensuring a modern approach to building RESTful APIs. It integrates seamlessly with essential tools like ExpressJS, SequelizeJS, and testing frameworks, making it an excellent choice for both newcomers and experienced developers.

With a focus on collaboration and ease of use, the express-restful-starter allows you to fork the repository and contribute to its development. Plus, it comes with built-in support for clustering and is ready to deploy on AWS Elastic Beanstalk, making scaling your applications effortless.

Features

• Modern JavaScript Support: Built using ES6, making use of its powerful features for a clean and efficient code structure.
• Clustering Mode: Allows your application to utilize multiple CPU cores, enhancing performance by running several instances of your app simultaneously.
• RESTful API Framework: Comes pre-configured with ExpressJS, facilitating the creation of robust REST APIs with minimal setup.
• Database Integration with Sequelize: Utilize Sequelize as your ORM to simplify database interactions and manage data effortlessly.
• Testing Frameworks Included: Equipped with Mocha and Chai for comprehensive testing capabilities, ensuring your code is reliable and bug-free.
• JWT for Route Protection: Implement JSON Web Tokens to secure your routes and protect your application from unauthorized access.
• Development and Production Modes: Supports both development and production environments, with commands to easily switch between modes.
• Automatic Refresh with Nodemon: In development mode, automatically refresh your application when changes are made, streamlining the coding process.