pjparties/backend-node

Basic template to get started with backend server in Node / Express

This is a basic template to help you get started with building a backend server using Node.js and Express.

add .env file and update package.json file accordingly to accomodate for sql and nosql

Technologies Used

• Node.js
• Express
• SQL (can be changed to NoSQL)
• Multer (for middlewares)
• Cloudinary (for cloud hosting middlewares)

Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js: Download and install Node.js
• Express: Install Express globally by running npm install -g express

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository: git clone <repository-url>
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Start the server: npm start

Configuration

• SQL Database: Configure your SQL database connection in the config.js file.
• NoSQL Database: If you want to use a NoSQL database, update the code accordingly.
• Multer: Configure Multer middleware options in the multer.js file.
• Cloudinary: Configure Cloudinary middleware options in the cloudinary.js file.

Usage

• Define your routes and controllers in the routes directory.
• Use the app.js file to configure your Express server.
• Start the server by running npm start.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any suggestions or improvements, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.