Node Express Backend with PostgreSQL and Prisma ORM

This repository provides a headstart for developing a Node.js backend application using Express, PostgreSQL, and Prisma ORM. It provides a structured foundation with boilerplate code and best practices to kickstart your development process.

Note: Don't forget, this structure could be highly opinionated and you can always modify it to suit your needs.

Tech Stack

• Node.js
• Express
• PostgreSQL
• Prisma ORM
• JWT
• Bcrypt
• Joi

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following dependencies installed on your machine:

• Node.js - Download and install Node.js
• PostgreSQL - Download and install PostgreSQL

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/Velogan-Boy/node-headstart.git <project_name>
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd <project_name>

3. Install the dependencies:

      npm install

4. Create a new PostgreSQL database for your project.

5. Modify env files in the root directory of the project.

6. Modify the schema.prisma file in the prisma directory to match your database schema.

7. Run the following command to generate the Prisma client:

   npx prisma generate

8. Run the following command to start the development server:

   npm run dev

The server should now be running at http://localhost:5000.

Note: Don't forget to uncomment the .env files in .gitignore file if you want to push your code to a remote repository.

Happy Coding!