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Express TypeScript Starter Template

Welcome to the Express.js TypeScript Starter.

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Looking for a faster, safer, and more efficient way to build with Express.js? @astreak/express-ts-starter is your answer. This starter kit empowers you with:

  • 🚀 Rock-solid TypeScript: Catch errors early, refactor with confidence, and enjoy a superior developer experience.

  • 🔒 Built-in Authentication: Secure your APIs and web apps with industry-standard JWT authentication right out of the box.

  • 💾 MongoDB & Redis Integration (optional): Easily connect to MongoDB and leverage Redis for lightning-fast caching.

  • 🛡️ Security & Performance: Benefit from best practices like Helmet, CORS, input validation, and rate limiting.

  • 🧪 Ready to Test: Start writing tests with Jest and Supertest included.

Features

  • TypeScript: Enhanced code quality, maintainability, and tooling with static typing.

  • Express.js: Minimalist and flexible web application framework for Node.js.

  • Authentication: Secure user authentication with JSON Web Tokens (JWT).

  • MongoDB Integration: Database integration using Mongoose for seamless data modeling and interaction.

  • Redis Caching: Optional integration with Redis for improved performance through data caching.

  • Morgan Logging: Configurable request logging with Morgan.

  • Helmet Security: Essential security middleware to protect against common vulnerabilities.

  • CORS Support: Easily manage Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) for your API.

  • Input Validation: Use Express Validator for robust validation of incoming request data.

  • Rate Limiting: Prevent abuse with Express Rate Limit.

  • Testing: Jest testing framework for writing unit and integration tests.

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