Microservice Template

This repository serves as a template for creating microservices in Node.js. It provides a basic file structure and organization to get you started with building scalable and modular microservices.

Folder Structure

The repository follows the following folder structure:

m_NodeJS-Template/
├─ src/
│ ├─ controllers/
│ ├─ models/
│ ├─ routes/
│ ├─ services/
│ └─ app.js
├─ tests/
├─ config/
├─ migrations/
├─ package.json
└─ .env

• src/: Contains the source code of the microservice.

  • controllers/: Handles incoming requests and forms responses.
  • models/: Defines the database models or schemas.
  • routes/: Defines the API endpoints for the microservice.
  • services/: Encapsulates the business logic and performs operations.
  • app.js: Initializes and configures the microservice.

• tests/: Contains test files and suites for unit tests, integration tests, or end-to-end tests.

• config/: Holds configuration files, such as database configuration or environment-specific settings.

• migrations/: (Optional) Stores database migration scripts.

• package.json: Lists the dependencies, scripts, and metadata for the microservice.

• .env: Contains environment-specific configuration and sensitive data. (Should not be committed to version control)

Getting Started

To start the microservice for development, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>

2. Install the dependencies:

npm install

3. Set up the environment variables:

Create a .env file in the root directory. Add the necessary environment variables, such as database credentials or API keys.

4. Start the microservice:

Naming Convention

• Microservice repositories should start with a prefix of ms_.
• Choose descriptive names for your microservices to reflect their purpose or functionality.