template-boss

Overview

template-boss is a global CLI tool for quickly scaffolding various project templates, including React, Next.js, GraphQL, AWS, and Node.js.

Installation

To install the package globally, run:

npm i template-boss -g

Available Templates

React:

• react-js-tailwind-v3
• react-js-tailwind-v4
• react-ts-tailwind-v3
• react-ts-tailwind-v4

AWS:

• aws-ts-serverless

GraphQL:

• gql-ts-prisma-codegen-apolloserver
• gql-ts-serverless

Next.js:

• nextjs-ts-frontend
• nextjs-ts-materialUI
• nextjs-ts-materialui-reacthookform
• nextjs-ts-reactquery
• nextjs-ts-reactquery-graphqlrequest

Node.js:

• node-ts-backend

Usage

After installation, open your terminal go to the directory where you want to create the project and run:

template-boss

Follow the prompts to select a template and create your project.

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Contribute

Please follow the steps below to ensure a smooth contribution process:

Development Guide

🛠️ Local Development Setup

Method 1: Using npm link (Recommended)

# Create a global symbolic link
npm link

# Test your changes
template-boss

# Unlink when done
npm unlink

Method 2: Manual Installation

# Install globally
npm install template-boss -g

# Test directly from source
node index.js

# Uninstall when done
npm uninstall template-boss -g

📁 Package Locations

• With npm link: Your current project directory
• With global install: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\npm\node_modules\template-boss
• With local install: ./node_modules/template-boss

📦 How to publish a npm Registry

1. Login to npm

npm login

2. Check Package Availability

npm search <your-package-name>

3. Update Version Number

# For patch version (1.3.3 → 1.3.4)
npm version patch

# For minor version (1.3.3 → 1.4.0)
npm version minor

# For major version (1.3.3 → 2.0.0)
npm version major

# Or update manually in package.json

4. Publish Package

npm publish

5. Verify Publication

npm view <your-package-name> version # to check the version of the package

Steps to Contribute:

1. Create an Issue

   • Before starting any work, check the repository for existing issues.
   • If your idea or bug fix is not listed, create a new issue to discuss it.

2. Fork the Repository

   • Click on the "Fork" button at the top right of the repository page to create your own copy of the repository.

3. Create a New Branch

   • Clone your forked repository to your local machine:

     git clone https://github.com/<your-username>--<repo-name>.git
     cd <repo-name>
     

   • Create a new branch using the format <username>--issue-<issue-no>:

     git checkout -b <username>--issue-<issue-no>
     

     Example:

     git checkout -b SinghAman21--issue-01
     

4. Make Your Changes

   • Implement the changes you want to contribute in this branch.

5. Create a Pull Request (PR)

   • Push your changes to your forked repository:

     git push origin <username>/issue-<issue-no> -u
     

   • Go to the original repository and click on "New Pull Request."
   • Select your branch and provide a brief description of the changes you have made.

Happy Contributing! 🎉

We appreciate your efforts and look forward to reviewing your pull request. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the issue comments.

Kick start your development journey with template-boss today!