Falcon Boilerplate

screenshot of Falcon Boilerplate
express
prisma

Node.js backend boilerplate with express.js socket.io and mysql/postgresql(prisma).

Overview

Falcon Boilerplate is a powerful starter kit designed to simplify the process of building applications, particularly well-suited for developers looking to set up a robust backend service quickly. With its clear structure and emphasis on best practices, it offers a seamless way for users to develop APIs and manage services, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced developers.

This boilerplate provides an organized approach to settings configuration, service creation, and error handling, making it easier to focus on building functionalities rather than dealing with setup complexities. Whether you're using Docker for deployment or prefer a local setup, Falcon Boilerplate caters to your needs, ensuring that you can get your project off the ground effortlessly.

Features

  • Folder Renaming: Simple instructions for renaming essential folders to keep your project organized and avoid conflicts.
  • Configuration Support: Easily configure application settings for both development and production environments using node.js files.
  • Dependency Management: Streamlined process to install all prerequisite dependencies with a simple command, optimizing setup time.
  • Service Creation: Organized structure to create scalable service roots, making it easy to manage and extend your application's capabilities.
  • VS Code Snippets: Handy snippets for generating service and entity code quickly, allowing for basic CRUD operation setups with minimal friction.
  • Hot-reloading with Nodemon: Simplifies the development process by enabling real-time updates when changes are made, improving productivity.
  • Error Handling System: Built-in error handling through middleware, ensuring that errors are logged efficiently while providing meaningful feedback to clients.
  • Socket and API Integration: Easy to register socket listeners and create API routes in a unified manner, enhancing the interactivity of your application.
express
Express

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

prisma
Prisma

Prisma is a server-side library that helps developers read and write data to the database in an intuitive, efficient and safe way.

fullstack
Fullstack

A fullstack boilerplate provides a starter application that includes both frontend and backend. It should include database, auth, payments, user roles and other backend services to build a fully featured saas or webapps.

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.