JS Template Generator

js-template-generator is a CLI tool designed to facilitate the creation of various Node.js and TypeScript project templates. This tool simplifies the setup process for common project structures, allowing for rapid development and prototyping.

Features

• Generate Templates: Quickly create pre-defined project structures for Node.js and TypeScript applications.
• Customizable: Easily add more templates as your project evolves.
• Comprehensive Templates: Includes configurations, tests, and documentation for each template.

Installation

To install js-template-generator, run the following command:

npm install -g js-template-generator

Usage

To generate a new project template, use the generate-js-template command followed by the name of the template. For example:

generate-js-template typescript-sfa

Replace typescript-sfa with the desired template name. The tool will create a project directory with the specified template at your current working directory.

Available Templates

• typescript-sfa: This is a single-file TypeScript template app for faster idea testing and prototyping. It includes:
  • Tests
  • Swagger documentation
  • A demo root API call
  • Basic async error handling
  • A demo Axios call
  • .env support

Adding New Templates

To add new templates, follow these steps:

1. Create a Template Directory: Place your template files inside a new directory within the templates folder.
2. Update Template List: Add an entry for the new template in the templates object in index.js.

Development

For development and contributing to the js-template-generator, follow these instructions:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/js-template-generator.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd js-template-generator

3. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

4. Run the CLI Tool:

   npm start

5. Lint and Format Code:

   npm run lint
   npm run format

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request to contribute to this project. Ensure your contributions adhere to the project's coding standards and include tests where applicable.

License

This project is licensed under the ISC License.