Express API Starter (Typescript)

The definitive, production-ready TypeScript + Express starter. Architected for speed, type-safety, and seamless deployment.

Quick Start

You don't need to clone or download anything. Initialize your next big project with a single command:

npx create-rir360-express my-awesome-app

ts-express-boilerplate

A high-performance, strictly typed starter for modern Node.js applications. Designed for developers who want the latest features of Express 5 and Node 24 without the bloat.

Core Stack

• Node 24: Utilizing the latest LTS/Active features and performance.
• Express 5: Native support for async error handling (no try/catch wrappers).
• TypeScript (ESM): Modern ES Modules with strict type safety.
• Docker Ready: Multi-stage builds for ultra-small production images (~150MB).

Structure

├── src/
│   ├── app.ts        # App configuration & Global Error Handler
│   ├── server.ts     # Entry point & Server listener
├── dockerfile        # Optimized multi-stage build
├── tsconfig.json     # Modern TS configuration
└── .dockerignore     # Keeps your images clean