Backend – TypeScript Express Template

This is a simple backend template using Express and TypeScript.
It features a clean structure with controllers, models, and routes, suitable for REST API development.

Features

• TypeScript for type safety
• Express for fast API development
• Nodemon for auto-reloading during development
• Organized folders: controllers, models, routes
• Ready for expansion and integration with databases

Getting Started

Install dependencies

npm install

Development mode

Runs the server with auto-reload on changes:

npm run dev

Build

Compiles TypeScript to JavaScript:

npm run build

Start (production)

Runs the compiled server:

npm start

Project Structure

backend/
├── src/
│   ├── controllers/
│   ├── models/
│   ├── routes/
│   └── index.ts
├── package.json
├── tsconfig.json

• controllers/: Request logic, validation, authentication
• models/: Data access, database logic
• routes/: API endpoint definitions
• index.ts: Express app entry point

Requirements

• Node.js >= 22
• npm >= 10