https://github.com/foyzulkarim/nodejs-boilerplate

This boilerplate repository offers a well-structured and scalable foundation for Node.js Express projects, emphasizing industry best practices in folder architecture and file organization.
https://github.com/foyzulkarim/nodejs-boilerplate

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This boilerplate repository offers a well-structured and scalable foundation for Node.js Express projects, emphasizing industry best practices in folder architecture and file organization.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/foyzulkarim/nodejs-boilerplate
• Owner: foyzulkarim
• License: other
• Created: 2024-03-29T00:15:23.000Z (9 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-12-08T06:32:11.000Z (14 days ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-12-08T07:23:37.089Z (14 days ago)
• Topics: boilerplate, express, express-boilerplate, expressjs, expressjs-boilerplate, nodejs, nodejs-boilerplate, nodejsboilerplate
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage:
• Size: 8.34 MB
• Stars: 142
• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 65
• Open Issues: 12
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
  • License: LICENSE
  • Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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## **Node.js Express Boilerplate: Best Practices for Project Structure**

**Purpose**

This boilerplate repository offers a well-structured and scalable foundation for Node.js Express projects, emphasizing industry best practices in folder architecture and file organization.  While it does not provide a functional implementation, it serves as a valuable starting point for building robust and maintainable applications.

**Key Principles**

* **Modularity:** Clear separation of concerns into logical folders for enhanced maintainability.

* **Scalability:** A structure designed to accommodate project growth and evolving complexity.

* **Best Practices:** Adherence to established Node.js and Express conventions for a familiar development experience. 

* **Documentation:** Emphasis on thorough explanations within each folder to promote understanding.

**Project Structure Overview**

* **root directory**

    * **docker/**  - Docker configuration for containerizing the application. [docker.md](/docker/docker.md) - Detailed instructions and documentation for using Docker with this project. 

    * **docs/** - Project knowledge base and development documentation. [docs.md](/docs/docs.md) - Detailed instructions and documentation for using this project.

    * **scripts/** -  Custom scripts for development, deployment, and utilities. [scripts.md](/scripts/scripts.md) - Detailed instructions and documentation for using scripts.

    * **src/** - The core source code of the application. [src.md](/src/src.md) - Detailed instructions and documentation for using the source code.

    * **test/** -  Unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. [test.md](/test/test.md) - Detailed instructions and documentation for running tests.

    * **.editorconfig:**  Specifies basic code editor settings (indentation style, line endings, etc.). This ensures code looks the same regardless of the editor used by individual developers.

    * **.eslintignore:**  Indicates files and directories that should be excluded from ESLint's code quality checks. 

    * **.eslintrc:**  The core configuration file for ESLint.  It defines the JavaScript linting rules and stylistic preferences enforced in the project.

    * **.gitattributes:** Allows customization of how Git handles certain files within your repository (e.g., specifying line endings, merge strategies).

    * **.gitignore:**  Lists files and patterns to prevent accidental committing of development artifacts, sensitive data, or large generated files to version control.

    * **.npmignore:**  Similar to `.gitignore` but specifically for npm packaging. It controls what's excluded when publishing your project as an npm module.

    * **.npmrc:**  Contains configuration options for the npm package manager. This can be used for setting registry URLs, proxy settings, and other npm behaviors.

    * **.nvmrc:** Specifies a Node.js version for the project. Using Node Version Manager (nvm) helps ensure all developers use the same version, preventing compatibility issues.

    * **.prettierrc:** Configures the Prettier code formatter with preferred formatting rules (semicolons, spacing, quotes, etc.).  This promotes code style homogeneity within the project.

    * **.snyk:** Likely used for Snyk dependency vulnerability scanning. This file holds configuration options related to integrating Snyk into your development workflow.

    * **CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md:** Guidelines for community interaction and collaboration.

    * **CONTRIBUTING.md:** Instructions for contributing to the project.

    * **LICENSE:**  The license governing the use and distribution of the project.

    * **README.md:**  Overview of the project, its structure, and key files.

    * **package.json:**  Metadata and dependencies for the Node.js project.

    * **package-lock.json:** Lock file automatically generated for any operations where npm modifies either the `node_modules` tree or `package.json`.

**Getting Started**

1. Clone this repository.

2. Install dependencies (`npm install`)

3. Review and customize configuration files as needed.

4. Refer to the documentation within each folder for guidance on how to build out your application.

**Run tests**

1. Run `npm test` to execute all tests.

**Community Contributions**

This boilerplate aims to be a collaborative resource.  Feel free to suggest improvements, refinements, or alternative approaches via pull requests or discussions.