TypeScript | Node.js Bootstrap (template)

This repository is intended to serve as a starting point if you want to bootstrap a quick TypeScript project, a basic local playground.

⚠️ It is meant for simple use cases where you don't need the extra complexity, just a barebones, simple Node.js app and the Node REPL isn't enough.

This has its shortcomings:

• No proper DI framework/container/tool
• No Clean Architecture structuring (I strongly suggest a Hexagonal Architecture + DDD approach)
  • Coupling of infrastructure and application layers unless you separate them yourself

If these issues don't matter for your intended use, or you know how to fix them, this will be a fast way to run a quick script or program.

If you're looking for a more scalable strategy, check out my friend @AlexHHPS and I's TypeScript DDD template or if you want a simple API, check out my TypeScript API Template

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Features

• TypeScript
  • Find other tsconfig.json options here
• tsx
• pnpm
• Pure DI. If you prefer using containers, check out:
  • tsyringe
  • typescript-ioc
  • TypeDI
  • NestJS
  • InversifyJS
  • Awilix
  • If you prefer mocking dependencies (no DI) use proxyquire
• Biome for formatting and linting.
• Node Test Runner for testing.
• GitHub Action workflows set up to run tests and formatting+linting on push

Local dev

You'll need to duplicate the .env.example file and rename it to .env and to .env.test first.

Action	Command	Description
Install dependencies	pnpm i	Installs the necessary dependencies
Compile	pnpm build	Transpiles TS into JS
Run	pnpm start	Runs the compiled JS
Dev	pnpm dev	Runs the TypeScript code and watches for changes

Testing (Node Test Runner)

Action	Command	Description
Test	pnpm test	Runs all the tests

Formatting (Biome)

Action	Command	Description
Format	pnpm format	Ensures code follows style guides
Lint	pnpm lint	Runs the linter and points out mistakes