Jan 16
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Setting up a scalable backend doesn't have to be complicated. In this tutorial, we are building a professional Express.js backend using TypeScript from the ground up. Most beginners struggle with moving from a basic JavaScript file to a structured, type-safe environment. I’ll guide you through the exact folder structure and configuration I use for production-ready applications. This setup is perfect for anyone building a MERN stack project or a standalone REST API that needs to scale. 🔥 What We Are Covering: TypeScript Configuration: Setting up tsconfig.json for a Node.js environment. Development Workflow: Configuring Nodemon and ts-node for a seamless "save and reload" experience. Security & Middleware: Implementing CORS, cookie-parser, and environment variable management with dotenv. Project Architecture: Separating logic between app.ts and index.ts for cleaner code. Best Practices: Why Type Safety matters in the backend. Whether you are a college student or an intermediate developer, this walkthrough will give you a clean boilerplate you can reuse for every project. 🧰 The Tech Stack: Runtime: Node.js Framework: Express.js Language: TypeScript Tools: Nodemon, ts-node, Dotenv, CORS Project Resources: GitHub Repository: github.com/Yashashvi-Yadv/backend-t If you found this setup helpful, please Like the video and Subscribe for more deep dives into the MERN stack and backend architecture! #BackendDevelopment #TypeScript #NodeJS #ExpressJS #MERNStack #WebDev2026