Scaffold an Express App with `express-generator`
The `express-generator` CLI is a blueprint for new Express apps, instantly creating a standard folder structure and boilerplate files. Use it to skip tedious setup of routes and views.
Think of `express-generator` as a command-line blueprint for your Node.js app. It scaffolds a runnable Express application with a standard directory structure, saving you from manually creating boilerplate files for routes, views, and static assets. It's ideal for quickly starting a new project, letting you specify your preferred view engine like Pug or EJS. The footgun: the generated code is a generic starting point, not a production-ready solution, and its default view engine (Jade) is outdated.
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