Express Typescript

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Express Typescript

Source code for the Building REST API with Express, TypeScript blog post series

Overview:

The express-typescript is a source code repository for building a REST API with Express and TypeScript. It corresponds to a blog post series that covers various aspects of setting up a REST API using Express, TypeScript, Swagger, Docker, PostgreSQL, Typeorm, Jest for unit testing, and building a production server and Docker image.

Features:

  • Express and TypeScript: Utilizes Express as the web framework and TypeScript for writing scalable code.
  • Swagger Integration: Includes Swagger for API documentation and testing.
  • Docker Setup: Demonstrates setting up the project in Docker containers.
  • PostgreSQL and Typeorm: Integrates PostgreSQL as the database with Typeorm for ORM operations.
  • Jest and Unit Testing: Implements Jest for unit testing to ensure the reliability of the code.
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Express

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

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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.