Welcome! 🌐 This repository serves as a solid foundation for kickstarting your Express.js backend development. Feel free to customize and extend it based on your specific context and requirements.
- Node.js installed on your machine
- MongoDB server running (if connecting to a remote database, ensure network connectivity)
- Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/express-backend-boilerplate.git- Navigate to the project directory:
cd express-backend-boilerplate- Install dependencies:
npm install- Create a .env file in the root directory with the following variables:
PORT=YOUR_CHOSEN_PORT
DB_CONN=YOUR_MONGO_DB_URI
DB_NAME=YOUR_DB_NAME
- Start the server:
npm start-
Model Name: Replace occurrences of
your_model_namewith the actual name relevant to your model. -
Database Connection: Adjust the MongoDB connection details in .env (e.g., change the DB_CONN and DB_NAME values).
All JSDoc annotations and comments in the code are for your convenience and understanding. They have been added to help you get a better grasp of how different parts of the code work and interact with each other.
You can safely remove or modify these comments without affecting the execution of the code. Feel free to tailor the codebase according to your needs, and don't hesitate to explore and experiment!
Feel free to contribute to this boilerplate to make it even more awesome! Please follow the standard coding guidelines and create a descriptive pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.
Remember, this boilerplate is your starting point, and customization is key to meeting the specific requirements of your project.
Happy coding! 🚀