Step 1
mkdir api-app && cd api-app
Note: Create and open project directory.
Node.js
Node.js API Starter (Express)
Initialize npm, install Express stack, and run dev server.
Fast setup for a Node.js backend API.
Version
Node 18+
Tags
nodejs,npm,express,api
Views
3
Problem
Initial script and package setup takes time without a standard template.
Solution Summary
Use this minimal command chain to start development quickly.
Step 2
npm init -y
Note: Generate package.json.
Step 3
npm install express cors dotenv
Note: Install runtime packages.
Step 4
npm install -D nodemon
Note: Install nodemon for development.
Step 5
npm pkg set scripts.dev="nodemon server.js"
Note: Create dev script in package.json.
Step 6
npm run dev
Note: Run development server.