Express Kit

Description

Express Kit is a powerful Visual Studio Code extension that enhances your productivity when developing Express.js applications. With a comprehensive library of code snippets, you can insert common Express.js patterns effortlessly, making your development workflow smoother and faster.

Features

• Quick Snippets: Instantly add commonly used Express.js code structures such as routes, middleware, and server setups.
• Customizable: Tailor existing snippets or create your own to align with your specific coding preferences.
• Time-Saving: Reduce repetitive coding tasks and focus on writing business logic.
• Easy to Use: Simple commands to access and insert code snippets without leaving your editor.

Requirements

Before using this extension, make sure you have the following:

• Node.js: Ensure that Node.js is installed on your machine.
• Express.js: For optimal use, it's recommended to use Express.js version 4.x or later.

To install Express.js, run: bash npm install express

Installation

1. Open Visual Studio Code.
2. Go to the Extensions sidebar (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X).
3. Search for "Express Kit".
4. Click Install.

Usage

1. Open a JavaScript or TypeScript file in Visual Studio Code.
2. Type a snippet prefix (e.g., !express).
3. Select the snippet from the IntelliSense dropdown or press Tab to insert it.
4. Customize the inserted code as needed and continue coding!

Available Snippets

Available Snippets

Prefix Description express-app Creates a basic Express.js server setup. express-route Adds a sample Express.js route. express-mw Inserts a middleware function template. express-post Adds a POST route handler.

Known Issues

None at the moment. Feel free to report any issues or suggest enhancements via the issues page.

Release Notes

0.0.1 Initial release with core Express.js snippets.

Upcoming

More snippet templates for advanced Express.js patterns. Enhanced support for TypeScript users. Contributing Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

Fork the repository.

Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/new-snippet). Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add new snippet'). Push to the branch (git push origin feature/new-snippet). Open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Enjoy coding with Express Kit and make your development process more efficient!