This repository serves as a template for creating microservices in Node.js. It provides a basic file structure and organization to get you started with building scalable and modular microservices.
The repository follows the following folder structure:
m_NodeJS-Template/
├─ src/
│ ├─ controllers/
│ ├─ models/
│ ├─ routes/
│ ├─ services/
│ └─ app.js
├─ tests/
├─ config/
├─ migrations/
├─ package.json
└─ .env
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src/: Contains the source code of the microservice.controllers/: Handles incoming requests and forms responses.models/: Defines the database models or schemas.routes/: Defines the API endpoints for the microservice.services/: Encapsulates the business logic and performs operations.app.js: Initializes and configures the microservice.
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tests/: Contains test files and suites for unit tests, integration tests, or end-to-end tests. -
config/: Holds configuration files, such as database configuration or environment-specific settings. -
migrations/: (Optional) Stores database migration scripts. -
package.json: Lists the dependencies, scripts, and metadata for the microservice. -
.env: Contains environment-specific configuration and sensitive data. (Should not be committed to version control)
To start the microservice for development, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository:
git clone <repository-url>- Install the dependencies:
npm install
- Set up the environment variables:
Create a .env file in the root directory. Add the necessary environment variables, such as database credentials or API keys.
- Start the microservice:
- Microservice repositories should start with a prefix of ms_.
- Choose descriptive names for your microservices to reflect their purpose or functionality.