Express.js project initialization and installation tool
npm install expressogoExpressoGo is a command-line tool that simplifies the process of creating a new Express.js project. With ExpressoGo, you can quickly generate the basic structure for your Express.js application, including CRUD route files, middleware setup, and common npm package installation.
- Express.js Project Initialization: Create a new Express.js project with just a few simple commands.
- CRUD Route Files: Automatically generate CRUD route files for creating, reading, updating, and deleting items.
- Middleware Setup: Set up commonly used Express.js middleware for JSON parsing, URL encoding, logging, and more.
- Common npm Packages: Install essential npm packages commonly used in Express.js projects.
- Development Environment: Use Nodemon for development to auto-restart the server during code changes.
You can install ExpressoGo globally using npm:
``bash`
npm install -g expressogo
Usage
To initialize a new Express.js project using ExpressoGo, follow these steps:
1. Run the following command to start
`bash`
expressogo
2. Follow the prompts to customize your Express.js project, such as choosing the Express.js version.
3. ExpressoGo will create a new project directory with the basic structure and files needed for your Express.js application.
4. After initialization, navigate to the project directory and run the development server using:
`bash``
npm run dev
5. Your Express.js application will be running at http://localhost:3000. You can start building your routes and logic from there.
Project Structure
The generated project structure will look like this:
your-express-app/
│
├── app.js
├── package.json
├── routes/
│ ├── createRoute.js
│ ├── readRoute.js
│ ├── updateRoute.js
│ └── deleteRoute.js
│
├── node_modules/
└── ...other files and directories
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! If you have any ideas, suggestions, or improvements for ExpressoGo, please open an issue or create a pull request.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License