HWS_server

Overview

HWS_server is a library that enables you to quickly set up a secure server using Node.js, Express.js, and EJS templating engine. It automates the process of creating folder structures, generating necessary files, and installing required dependencies, allowing you to create a server in just a few seconds.

Features

• Rapid server setup: Create a fully functional server with just a few simple commands.
• Customizable: Easily customize project details such as project name, description, and author name.
• Enhanced folder structure: Organized folder structure for efficient development.
• Automatic dependency installation: Automatically installs necessary dependencies such as Express.js, EJS, and others.
• Security headers: Automatically includes security headers for enhanced security.
• Additional security measures: Provides guidance and resources for implementing additional security measures.

Installation

You can install HWS_server globally using npm:

npm install HWS_server 

Usage

To create a new server, run the following command:

Initialize a new Node.js project using npm init:

npm init -y

Install the hws_server library:

npm install hws_server

Create a file named op.js and add the code to require the hws_server library:

// op.js
const hws = require("hws_server");

Run the code:

node op.js

Follow the prompts:

Welcome to HWS_server!


Enter the project name: MyHwsServer
Enter the project description: A secure server using Node.js and Express.js
Enter your name (author): John Doe

Once completed, navigate to the project directory and start the server:

cd MyHwsServer
npm i
node app

Security

Security Headers HWS_server automatically includes security headers such as HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), Content Security Policy (CSP), and X-Content-Type-Options for enhanced security.

Additional Security Measures

In addition to security headers, it is recommended to implement additional security measures such as input validation, authentication, and access control. Here are some resources to help you enhance the security of your project:

OWASP Top Ten: Learn about the top ten security risks and how to mitigate them. Express.js Security Best Practices: Follow best practices for securing your Express.js application. Helmet: Use Helmet middleware to secure your Express.js application by setting various HTTP headers. jsonwebtoken: Implement JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication and authorization.

License

This library is licensed under the MIT License.

With these instructions, users will be guided through the process of init