I'm excited to introduce PEST.js - a feature-based Express.js boilerplate designed to streamline backend development while maintaining flexibility and scalability.
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PEST.js combines the simplicity of Express.js with enterprise-grade features, robust security, and modern development practices - all preconfigured and ready to use.
Why PEST.js?
While Express.js provides an excellent foundation, setting up a production-ready application often requires significant configuration and boilerplate code. PEST.js provides a well-structured starting point with essential features pre-configured.
Feature-Based Architecture
A modular structure that organizes code by features rather than technical layers, making it easier to:
- Scale applications
- Maintain code
- Add new features
- Work in teams
Enterprise Security
Pre-configured security features including:
- Helmet for HTTP headers
- CORS configuration
- Rate limiting
Developer Experience
Ready-to-use development setup with:
- TypeScript configuration
- Development server with hot reload
- API documentation setup
- Testing configuration
Key Features
Getting Started
To use this template:
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/username/pestjs-template my-app
# Navigate to project directory
cd my-app
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development server
npm run dev
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Check the README.md file for detailed setup instructions and available scripts.
Project Structure
PEST.js follows a feature-based architecture that keeps your code organized and maintainable:
src/
├── features/ # Feature modules
│ ├── auth/ # Authentication feature
│ └── users/ # User management
├── middleware/ # Custom middleware
├── utils/ # Utility functions
├── config/ # Configuration files
└── app.ts # Application entry point
Use Cases
This template is ideal for:
- REST APIs: Robust routing and middleware system
- Backend Services: Security and scalability features
- MVP Projects: Quick setup and development workflow
- Learning Projects: Well-structured Express.js example
Performance Considerations
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The template includes best practices for:
- Efficient routing setup
- Database connection management
- Error handling
- Security configurations
Contributing
This is an open-source template and contributions are welcome! Whether it's:
- Bug fixes
- Feature suggestions
- Documentation improvements
- Code contributions
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Found a security vulnerability? Please create an issue on GitHub with the label 'security'.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.