express-patterns

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide and best practices for structuring, developing, and securing production-ready Express.js applications using TypeScript, addressing common architectural challenges.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Project Structure: Outlines a layered architecture for maintainability.
• Middleware Patterns: Demonstrates effective use of app-level, router-level, and error-handling middleware.
• Validation & Security: Integrates schema validation (Zod) and essential security middleware (helmet, cors).
• Testing: Provides examples for integration testing Express routes.
• Use Case: When starting a new Node.js backend project with Express and TypeScript, use this skill to establish a solid, scalable, and secure foundation.

Quick Start

Use the express-patterns skill to generate a standard project structure for a new Express.js application.