Express Application Generator

Welcome to the Express Application Generator! This CLI tool allows you to quickly scaffold a new Express.js application with customizable options. Whether you're starting a new project or want to save time on boilerplate code, this generator will help you set up your application in just a few minutes

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Configuration Options
• Directory Structure
• Next Steps
• Contributing
• License

Features

• ✨ Customizable Project Name: Specify your application name during setup to personalize your project.
• 🔤 TypeScript Support: Scaffold your application using TypeScript for enhanced type safety and a better development experience, allowing for better error detection during development.
• 📊 GraphQL Support: Easily enable GraphQL in your backend, allowing clients to specify exactly what data they need, improving the efficiency of your APIs.
• 🌐 CORS Support: Quickly enable Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) to facilitate requests from different origins and ensure your API is accessible.
• 📦 Environment Variables: Automatically set up a .env file for managing environment variables, helping you keep sensitive information secure and easily configurable.
• 🗂️ Git Ignore: Generate a .gitignore file to exclude unnecessary files from version control, keeping your repository clean.

Installation

You can use the generator without installing it globally by using npx:

npx create-ob-app