Show HN: I built a Node.js boilerplate to ship your startup and web apps in days

[rezguirahim]

Before you keep on reading you must know this is a paid product, but I'm giving free life-time access to those of you who would be interested in giving genuine feedback and opinion. You'll be granted a lifetime license, all you need to to is get in touch with me on X/Twitter @fasternode_ or down here in the comments.

Hey everyone, I'm Rahim, a solo developer passionate about making building Node.js SaaS applications easier. I constantly see beginners (and even experienced devs!) getting bogged down by complex boilerplates and over-engineered frameworks.

That's why I created FasterNode.io - a super simple, beginner-friendly boilerplate designed to get you launching your SaaS in record time.

Think of it as the "no-frills" option for Node.js development. I took the "unopinionated" approach, focusing on core functionality and keeping things clean and understandable.

Here's what FasterNode.io brings to the table:

Simple as Can Be: Forget juggling multiple MVC files. Manage all routes in a single server.js file for intuitive and efficient development, especially for those new to Node.js.

Minimal Abstraction: Gain complete control over your codebase with minimal abstraction layers. This lets you easily customize FasterNode.io as your project grows.

Essential Features Out of the Box: Save time and effort with pre-built user authentication, payment integration (think Stripe!), and clean, maintainable code.

FasterNode.io is perfect for:

Beginner Developers: Learn the ropes of Node.js backend development without getting overwhelmed by complex boilerplates.

Experienced Devs (on a Time Crunch): Skip the boilerplate setup and focus on building the features that make your SaaS unique.

Solopreneurs & Indie Hackers: Get your MVP launched quickly and efficiently, without a large development team.

I'd love to hear your thoughts! Have you ever been discouraged by complex boilerplates? What are your biggest pain points when starting a new Node.js project?

Feel free to check out FasterNode and let's chat about building awesome SaaS products!

https://fasternode.io

P.S. Feel free to get in touch so I can grant you access to the repo.

[metaloha]

This looks pretty good, and I like that it's fairly lightweight compares to some other options.

My suggestions are mostly along the same lines (and having not seen the source code) - use a plug-in architecture for some things. MySQL is fine, but a lot of companies use PostgreSQL. Google OAuth is fine, but many companies like Auth0. You main project provides a stable API for each option, but the end-developer can swap out PGSQL for MySQL if they choose without needing to change any code (well, maybe their SQL).

Your FAQ mentions some templates (HTML I assume?) but that's not shown in your Features list anywhere - devs will want to know what pages have already been stubbed out for them.

Good luck with this!

[rezguirahim]

Hi there,

Thank you for the kind words, you understood the product very well. Your suggestions got me thinking, I didn't realize Auth0 was popular among indie hackers, as to me it was more like a large enterprise solution. I also decided to release second version of FasterNode, this time utilising PostgreSQL as the DB.

You are also right about the fact that I should mention which pages are already built, so thank you very much for your suggestions, this helps me make a better copy and understand what direction I should take with the project.

[rezguirahim]

Hi HN, I built this very cool product to make the journey of indie hackers more pleasant and productive. I would love to hear from you guys. Here is the link for those who want to know more https://fasternode.io Cheers