Create Express App CLI Tool

Description

The Create Express App CLI tool is designed to help developers quickly generate an Express.js application boilerplate. This tool supports generating boilerplate code in both JavaScript and TypeScript, making it a convenient option for building server-side applications with Express.js.

Features

• Generate a complete Express.js application boilerplate.

• Choose between JavaScript or TypeScript templates.

• Quickly set up your project structure for faster development.

Installation

You can install the package globally or use it directly with npx.

Using npx (no installation required)

npx create-express-app

Install Globally

npm install -g create-express-app

Then run the command:

create-express-app

Usage

1. Run the CLI tool:

npx create-express-app

or (if installed globally):

create-express-app

2. Follow the prompts to:

   • Choose the language (JavaScript or TypeScript).

   • Specify the project name.

3. The CLI will generate the project structure and files in the specified folder.

Project Structure

Below is an example of the generated structure for both JavaScript and TypeScript projects:

JavaScript Example

my-express-app/
├── package.json
├── app.js
├── routes/
│   └── index.js
├── public/
├── views/
└── README.md

Description

• package.json: Contains the project metadata and dependencies.
• app.js: Entry point of the application.
• routes: Contains route handlers for the app.
• index.js: Main route file.
• public/: Static files like images, stylesheets, and scripts.
• views/: Template files for the application.
• README.md: Documentation for the project.

TypeScript Example

my-express-app/
├── package.json
├── tsconfig.json
├── src/
│   ├── app.ts
│   ├── routes/
│   │   └── index.ts
│   └── views/
└── README.md

Requirements

Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js installed (version 14 or later is recommended).

Dependencies

This package uses the following dependencies:

fs-extra: To handle file and directory operations.

inquirer: For interactive command-line prompts.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit issues or pull requests on the GitHub repository.

License

This project is licensed under the ISC License.

Happy coding!