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NodeJs code Snippet

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Handy Node.js and Express.js code snippets for VS Code.
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node-express-snippets

The "node-snippets" extension provides a collection of useful code snippets for Node.js development. With this extension, you can streamline your development process and boost productivity by using pre-defined snippets for common Node.js patterns and operations.

Features

  • Console Log: Quickly add console.log statements.
  • Function Declaration: Easily insert function declarations.
  • Arrow Function: Generate arrow functions with a shortcut.
  • Create HTTP Server: Set up a basic HTTP server.
  • Import Module: Import Node.js modules with ease.
  • Try Catch Block: Add a try-catch block for error handling.
  • Async Function: Create async functions with error handling.
  • Express Basic Route: Set up a basic Express route.
  • Export Module: Export Node.js modules.
  • Read File: Read a file asynchronously.
  • Write File: Write content to a file asynchronously.
  • Event Emitter: Use the EventEmitter class for events.
  • HTTP Post Request: Send an HTTP POST request.
  • Mongoose Query: Query MongoDB using Mongoose.
  • Middleware in Express: Create and use Express middleware.
  • Handle Promises: Create and handle promises.
  • Cluster Module: Create a cluster of Node.js processes.

Tip: Check out the screenshots below to see these snippets in action!

Code Prefixes

Here are some useful code prefixes for quick access:

Code Prefixes

  • clog: Inserts a console.log statement.
  • fn: Creates a standard function.
  • af: Creates an arrow function.
  • http-server: Sets up a basic HTTP server.
  • import: Imports a module using require.
  • trycatch: Provides a basic try-catch block for error handling.
  • asyncfn: Defines an async function with error handling.
  • express-route: Sets up a basic route in an Express application.
  • export: Exports a module.
  • readfile: Reads a file asynchronously.
  • writefile: Writes content to a file asynchronously.
  • eventemitter: Creates and uses an EventEmitter.
  • http-post: Sends an HTTP POST request.
  • mongoose-query: Queries MongoDB using Mongoose.
  • express-middleware: Creates and uses middleware in Express.
  • promise: Creates and handles a Promise.
  • cluster: Creates a cluster of Node.js processes.
  • express-joi: Validate request body using Joi.
  • express-swagger: Set up Swagger for API documentation.
  • express-file-upload: Handle file uploads using Multer.
  • express-rate-limit: Set up rate limiting.
  • express-redis: Connect to Redis.
  • express-nodemailer: Send email using Nodemailer.
  • express-router: Create a new Express router.
  • express-static: Serve static files.
  • express-sse: Set up Server-Sent Events endpoint.
  • express-session-mongodb: Store sessions in MongoDB.
  • express-cors: Set up CORS middleware.
  • express-json-api: Serve a simple JSON API.
  • express-api-versioning: Set up API versioning.
  • express-graphql: Set up a GraphQL server.
  • mongoose-connection: Connect to MongoDB using Mongoose.
  • mongoose-model: Create a Mongoose model.
  • node-inspector: Start Node.js with debugging enabled.
  • express-serve-static: Serve static files using Express.
  • express-websocket: Set up a WebSocket server.
  • express-init: Initialize a basic Express app.
  • express-setup: Basic Express server setup
  • express-get: Define a GET route
  • express-post: Define a POST route
  • express-put: Define a PUT route
  • express-delete: Define a DELETE route
  • express-middleware: Define middleware
  • express-error: Define error handling middleware
  • express-router: Set up an Express router
  • express-static: Serve static files from a directory
  • express-view: Set up a template engine
  • express-custom-error: Render a custom 404 error page
  • express-json: Send a JSON response
  • express-redirect: Redirect to another URL
  • express-query: Access query parameters from the request
  • express-param: Access route parameters from the request
  • express-header: Set response headers
  • express-auth: Set up basic authentication middleware
  • express-cors: Set up CORS middleware
  • express-rate-limit: Set up rate limiting middleware
  • express-compression: Set up compression middleware
  • express-session: Set up session middleware
  • express-body-parser: Set up body parser middleware
  • express-file-upload: Set up file upload middleware
  • express-mongodb: Set up MongoDB connection
  • express-postgresql: Set up PostgreSQL connection
  • express-mysql: Set up MySQL connection
  • express-register: User registration route
  • express-login: User login route

Video Tutorial

Check out the video tutorial for a detailed overview of these snippets:

node-snippets video

Video Tutorial

Check out the video tutorial for a detailed overview of these snippets:

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Screenshots

Here are some screenshots demonstrating the use of these snippets:

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Requirements

No additional requirements are needed for this extension. It works with Node.js and VS Code.

Extension Settings

This extension does not add any new settings to VS Code.

Known Issues

  • No known issues at this time.

Working with Markdown

You can author your README using Visual Studio Code. Here are some useful editor keyboard shortcuts:

  • Split the editor (Cmd+\ on macOS or Ctrl+\ on Windows and Linux).
  • Toggle preview (Shift+Cmd+V on macOS or Shift+Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux).
  • Press Ctrl+Space (Windows, Linux, macOS) to see a list of Markdown snippets.

For more information

  • Visual Studio Code's Markdown Support
  • Markdown Syntax Reference

Enjoy!

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