banah/README.md

Start up your Node.js projects with ease. No need to install express, cors, or the basic things you need for a Node.js project. We got you covered.

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<h1 align="center">Banah JS</h1>

<p align="center">Start your Node.js projects with ease! Banah JS automates the setup of your projects by installing essential dependencies like Express, CORS, and dotenv, so you can jump right into development.</p>

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## 📜 Table of Contents

- [About](#about)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
- [Features](#features)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)

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## 💡 About

**Banah JS** is a CLI tool designed to scaffold a fully functional Node.js project with just one command.  
No need to manually install and configure essential dependencies—Banah JS takes care of everything, including creating an initial project structure, a `package.json` file, and commonly used boilerplate code.

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## ⚙️ Installation

Install Banah JS globally using npm:

```bash
npm install -g banah
```

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## 🚀 Getting Started

To create a new Node.js project, run the following command:

```bash
banah create your-project-name
```

This will:

1. Create a folder named `your-project-name`.
2. Generate a pre-configured project structure.
3. Install essential dependencies like `express`, `cors`, `dotenv`, and development tools like `nodemon`.

Once the setup is complete, navigate to your project folder:

```bash
cd your-project-name
```

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## ✨ Features

- **Express.js**: A lightweight and fast web framework for server-side logic.
- **CORS**: Simplifies handling of cross-origin requests.
- **dotenv**: Makes managing environment variables easy and secure.
- **Nodemon**: Automatically restarts the server during development whenever you save changes.
- **Pre-configured Project Structure**: Start coding right away without worrying about boilerplate setup.
- **Readable Code**: Clean and modular project code to help beginners understand Node.js.

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## 🛠️ Usage

### Start the Application

To start the server:

```bash
npm run start
```

### Development Mode

Run the server in development mode with automatic restarts:

```bash
npm run server
```

The server will be available at `http://localhost:3000` by default.

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## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Follow these steps to contribute:

1. Fork this repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or fix:
   ```bash
   git checkout -b feature/YourFeature
   ```
3. Make your changes and commit them:
   ```bash
   git commit -m 'Add YourFeature'
   ```
4. Push to your branch:
   ```bash
   git push origin feature/YourFeature
   ```
5. Open a pull request and provide a detailed description of your changes.

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## 📄 License

This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).

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### 🤝 Connect with Us

For questions, feedback, or collaboration, feel free to [open an issue](https://github.com/CodeMaestro-dev/banah.js/issues) on GitHub.