Node.js MySQL Backend Application Template

Author: Oladokun

This is a backend application template built using Node.js and MySQL, designed to help you kickstart your development projects. It includes several essential components for building robust and scalable web applications. You can use this template as a foundation for a wide range of applications, such as RESTful APIs, web services, or backend systems.

Features

• Node.js: The template is built using Node.js, a popular server-side runtime for JavaScript, making it suitable for building fast and efficient applications.

• MySQL Database: It utilizes a MySQL database for data storage, providing a relational database management system for your application.

• Nodemailer: Nodemailer is integrated to facilitate sending emails from your application, which can be useful for various purposes, including transactional emails and notifications.

• Express.js: Express.js is used as the web application framework, simplifying the setup of routes, middleware, and handling HTTP requests and responses.

• Authentication: The template includes basic authentication mechanisms, and you can extend it to implement user authentication and authorization features.

• Middleware: Middleware components are configured for handling common tasks like request logging, error handling, and CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing).

• Project Structure: It follows a well-organized project structure that encourages maintainability and scalability.

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository: Clone this repository to your local machine using Git.

   git clone https://github.com/oladokun-o/Node-mySql.git
   cd Node-mySql

2. Install Dependencies: Install the required dependencies using npm or yarn.

   npm install

3. Configuration: Configure your MySQL database connection and any other settings in the config/config.js file.

4. Start the Application: Run the application using Node.js.

   npm start

5. API Endpoints: Define your API routes and endpoints in the routes directory to handle various HTTP requests.

6. Database Models: Create your database models using Sequelize or any other ORM of your choice.

7. Authentication: Implement authentication and authorization logic as per your application requirements.

8. Deployment: Deploy your application to a hosting platform or server as needed.

Contributing

Feel free to contribute to this template by submitting pull requests, reporting issues, or suggesting improvements. Contributions are highly appreciated!

License

This template is open-source and available under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute it for your projects.