https://github.com/djeada/nodejs-minimal
This repository is a minimalist template for setting up a Node.js project. It provides a clean and efficient starting point for building scalable and maintainable server-side applications with Node.js. Ideal for developers looking to quickly bootstrap a new project without unnecessary bloat.
https://github.com/djeada/nodejs-minimal
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This repository is a minimalist template for setting up a Node.js project. It provides a clean and efficient starting point for building scalable and maintainable server-side applications with Node.js. Ideal for developers looking to quickly bootstrap a new project without unnecessary bloat.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/djeada/nodejs-minimal
- Owner: djeada
- License: mit
- Created: 2022-01-13T22:35:36.000Z (almost 4 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-06-05T07:22:09.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-05T11:51:50.562Z (11 months ago)
- Language: JavaScript
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- Size: 34.2 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# NodeJs-Minimal
This repository is a minimalist template for setting up a Node.js project. It provides a clean and efficient starting point for building scalable and maintainable server-side applications with Node.js. Ideal for developers looking to quickly bootstrap a new project without unnecessary bloat.
## Features
- **Minimal Setup**: A barebones project structure to get you started with Node.js development.
- **Basic Configuration**: Essential configuration files for a Node.js project, including `package.json` and `.gitignore`.
- **Express.js Integration**: Basic setup for an Express.js server, ready for extension.
- **REST API Skeleton**: A simple REST API example to demonstrate the basics of route handling.
- **Middleware Setup**: Basic middleware included for handling common tasks like logging and JSON parsing.
- **Environment Variables**: Configuration for environment variables using dotenv.
- **Error Handling**: Basic error handling mechanisms in place for smoother development.
- **Nodemon Integration**: For automatic server restarts during development.
- **Folder Structure**: Organized folder structure to keep code modular and maintainable.
- **Lightweight and Fast**: Focused on minimalism to ensure fast performance and easy scalability.
## Structure
```
NodeJs-Minimal/
├── src/
│ ├── controllers/
│ ├── routes/
│ ├── models/
│ ├── middlewares/
│ └── app.js
├── .gitignore
├── package.json
└── README.md
```
## Getting Started
### Initialize the Project
Create a new directory for your project and initialize a new Node.js project:
```sh
mkdir NodeJs-Minimal
cd NodeJs-Minimal
npm init -y
```
### Install Dependencies
Install Express and Nodemon (for development):
```sh
npm install express
npm install --save-dev nodemon
```
### Clone the Repository
If you want to clone this template repository:
```sh
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/NodeJs-Minimal.git
cd NodeJs-Minimal
```
### Install Project Dependencies
```sh
npm install
```
### Run the Server
To start the server:
```sh
npm start
```
Or with Nodemon for development:
```sh
npm run dev
```
### Environment Variables
Create a `.env` file in the root directory and define your environment variables as needed.
Example `.env`:
```txt
PORT=3000
```
## Usage
Running the Project
Install dependencies:
```sh
npm install
```
Run the server:
```sh
npm run dev
```
Your minimal Node.js project is now set up with one model, one controller, and one route. When you start the server and navigate to `http://localhost:3000/api/samples`, you should see the sample data returned as JSON.
## Ideal For
- Developers looking to quickly bootstrap a new Node.js project with a minimal setup.
- Projects where a clean, organized, and maintainable codebase is crucial.
- Learning purposes, to understand the essentials of setting up a Node.js project.
## How to Contribute
We encourage contributions that enhance the repository's value. To contribute:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`).
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`).
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`).
5. Open a Pull Request.
## License
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE) - see the LICENSE file for details.