Espresso Boilerplate

screenshot of Espresso Boilerplate
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Espresso is a little boilerplate you can use to create Express apps along with CoffeeScript, Jade and Stylus. *unmaintained*

Overview

Espresso is a handy boilerplate designed for developers looking to create Express applications using CoffeeScript, Jade, and Stylus. It streamlines the setup process, allowing users to focus on building their projects without getting bogged down by configuration tasks. With simple installation steps and intuitive commands, Espresso provides a solid foundation for developing dynamic web applications.

Features

  • Easy Installation: With a simple command npm install -g espresso-boilerplate, you can get Espresso installed as an NPM module effortlessly.
  • Quick Project Setup: Create a new project in seconds using espresso APPNAME and get straight to coding.
  • Dependency Management: Running npm install after creating your app takes care of all the necessary dependencies.
  • CoffeeScript Support: Build your applications using CoffeeScript, which allows for cleaner and more concise code.
  • Minification: Optimize your JavaScript code easily with UglifyJS by running Espresso with the -p flag for minification.
  • Future Enhancements: The developers plan to improve the Espresso website and documentation, making it even easier for users to navigate and utilize the boilerplate.
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Express

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