Setting Up a TypeScript + Express + MongoDB(Mongoose) Backend from Scratch

If you're planning to build a scalable, type-safe Node.js backend, integrating Express, Mongoose, TypeScript, dotenv, and CORS, here's a clean and efficient way to set it up. We'll also configure a .env file and write some essential build scripts. Let's walk through the setup step by step!

Apr 7, 2025 - 06:57
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Setting Up a TypeScript + Express + MongoDB(Mongoose) Backend from Scratch

If you're planning to build a scalable, type-safe Node.js backend, integrating Express, Mongoose, TypeScript, dotenv, and CORS, here's a clean and efficient way to set it up. We'll also configure a .env file and write some essential build scripts. Let's walk through the setup step by step!