More and more packages are added to npm database everyday, resulting in confusion for new developers to setup a simple Express app with TypeScript support. This article provides a simple-to-follow guide in setting up a good structured Node.js Express app with TypeScript support.

ExpressTS — A robust NodeJS server with adding static type definitions (TypeScript)

Express.js application has gain some traction in recent years. However, plain JavaScript remains an issue when it comes to type-safe programming. Hence, there is a need to integrate TypeScript into Express.js. This guide does not only provide step-by-step explanation to setup a structured Express app with TypeScript support, it also explains why certain packages are chosen so that you, as the developer, understand every packages used in your project.

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