[node.js] MapleExpress

[greenelfx]

Had some free time before my summer work began, decided to work on a small site built with nodeJS and Express.js
You can check it out @ https://github.com/greenelfx/MapleExpress
To install, simply clone the repository and run `npm install`, then run using `node app.js`

I'm planning on just doing the basic features, like registration, rankings, and user authentication.
So as of now, I just have user auth left, and the basic UCP controls. Things also need to be cleaned up, like using a .env file instead of hardcoding configuration, and hopefully switching to a nice DB ORM.

I don't really consider the design to be the interesting part of this project, but here's what it should look like:


If you have any pointers/comments/etc let me know in the comments below!

[MentaL]

[maplefreak26]

Oh shit! This is hot!
I was expecting you to develop an AngularJS/ReactJS or something like that to use with your stormcaster API. I'm doing that currently with a server that I'm working with.

I don't know I feel about full fledged sites under express.js/node tbh. I don't think it's the right stack to use for a site. But good luck!
Props for using Material Design, btw. :)

[greenelfx]

Oh shit! This is hot!
I was expecting you to develop an AngularJS/ReactJS or something like that to use with your stormcaster API. I'm doing that currently with a server that I'm working with.

I don't know I feel about full fledged sites under express.js/node tbh. I don't think it's the right stack to use for a site. But good luck!
Props for using Material Design, btw. :)

Thanks! This isn't the most polished site yet, but I hope to build it out to be comparable to most basic MS sites out there.

I agree that Express/Node don't really "feel" like the right choices to build a large site, but I think for a small site like a MS site, they are perfect for the job. Node is definitely very different from PHP, but also really cool!

I was going to build the frontend for Stormcaster, but never got around to it due to school :(
Now that I have time, I may start seriously learning React and create a frontend. If you have a Github link for your client, definitely shoot me a PM!

[maplefreak26]

If you have a Github link for your client, definitely shoot me a PM!

It's currently closed source, and I'm honestly a bit disappointed am embarrassed in how my code is organized. It's really messy and basic tbh. I'll be sure to share with you privately when I feel more comfortable with having another set of eyes on it. :)

[SharpAceX]

Express is lot of fun to be honest, cool to see somebody use it around here. Another thing you could use if you get bored or want to try something new is Flask using Python. Flask is pretty simple and straightforward. More or less the same thing as Express but it gives you an excuse to use Python.