Bit with NodeJS

Create a new Node workspace:

$bit new basic my-hello-world

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Alternatively, start from our NodeJS starter for stitching a micro-service architecture.

Create app

You can create a NodeJS app using our basic NodeJS app type. To create a NodeJS app run the following command:

$bit create node-app my-app

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You can find more information about building apps in the NodeJS app sections.

Create backend services with HMR using our NodeJS server app types. To create a GraphQL server run the following command:

$bit create graphql-server my-server

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You can find more information on creating Express, NodeJS and GraphQL at the backend services docs section.

Platforms are used to stitch backend services into a unified platform. Run the following command to create a service-oriented platform:

$bit create platform my-platform

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Learn more about using Platforms at the Platform docs section.

Create a NodeJS module by running the following commands:

$bit create module twitter

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You can find more information on creating modules at the NodeJS Modules docs section.

Entities are used to define data structures and their behaviour and reuse them in your backends and frontends:

$bit create entity user

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Learn more on creating entities on the Entities docs section.

You can release your components by running the following commands:

$bit tag --message initial release

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Sync the changes with your remote server:

$bit export

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In case you are looking to build with your own CI, automate these commands from a CI yourself or use our scripts for automating the process.