Sample Node.js Express Project for Back4app Containers

This repository contains a sample Node.js Express application designed to be deployed on Back4app Containers. It serves as a template and guide to help you get started with deploying your own Express applications on Back4app Containers.

Project Structure

├── app.js                  # Main Express application entry point 
├── Dockerfile              # Dockerfile for building the Docker image 
├── package.json            # Defines npm dependencies and scripts
├── package-lock.json       # Provides version information for all packages installed
└── README.md               # This readme file

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/sample-node-express-project-back4app-containers.git
   cd sample-node-express-project-back4app-containers
   

2. Install the required dependencies using npm.

   npm install
   

3. Run the Express application locally.

   npm start
   

   Your Express application should now be running locally at http://127.0.0.1:3000/.

Deploying to Back4app Containers

Follow the step-by-step guide in the article "Run a Node.js Express Container App"(https://www.back4app.com/docs-containers/run-a-nodejs-express-container-app) to deploy this sample Node.js Express application on Back4app Containers.

Customizing the Template

Feel free to customize this template by modifying the app.js file and adding your own routes, views, and functionality. Make sure to update the package.json file with any additional dependencies your application requires.

License

This sample Node.js Express project is released under the MIT License.