https://github.com/usrrname/vlt-express-node-ts
test-driving vlt with express and ts
https://github.com/usrrname/vlt-express-node-ts
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test-driving vlt with express and ts
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/usrrname/vlt-express-node-ts
- Owner: usrrname
- Created: 2025-08-26T01:25:55.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-08-27T23:52:52.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-08-28T07:29:14.496Z (about 1 month ago)
- Topics: vlt
- Language: TypeScript
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- Size: 13.7 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# vlt Express Node Typescript Hello World
Test driving vlt
## Features
- Express server running on port 3000 withGET endpoint at `/` that returns "Hello World"
## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- Node.js (version 18 or higher)
- npm (20 or higher)
- vlt
### Installation
The dependencies are already installed. If you need to reinstall:
```bash
vlt install
```
### Running the Application
1. **Build and run in development mode:**
```bash
vlt run dev
```
2. **Build the TypeScript files:**
```bash
vlt run build
```
3. **Run the built application:**
```bash
vlt start
```
4. **Watch for TypeScript changes:**
```bash
vlt run watch
```
### Testing the API
Once the server is running, you can test it by:
1. Opening your browser and navigating to `http://localhost:3000`
2. Using curl: `curl http://localhost:3000`
3. Using any HTTP client like Postman or Insomnia
The server will respond with "hello world" for GET requests to the root endpoint.
## Project Structure
```
├── src/
│ └── index.ts # Main Express application
├── dist/ # Compiled JavaScript files (generated)
├── package.json # Dependencies and scripts
├── tsconfig.json # TypeScript configuration
└── README.md # This file
```