Why Servest

The Problem

Starting a backend project usually involves repeating the same setup steps:

• Creating folder structures (MVC, modular, REST, etc.)
• Configuring ESLint, Prettier, or lint-staged
• Setting up ORMs like Mongoose or Prisma
• Wiring authentication, routes, and middleware

These repetitive tasks slow down development and introduce inconsistencies.

How Servest Solves This

Servest removes all the boilerplate by providing:

• Pre-configured templates — scaffold backend projects instantly.
• Addon system — add features like database integrations, or linting anytime.
• Consistent folder structure — all templates follow modern conventions (MVC, REST, modular, etc.).
• Framework- and runtime-agnostic design — Node.js first, but future runtimes like Python, PHP, or Go are planned.
• Better developer experience — clean, predictable CLI with repeatable workflows.

Key Benefits

• Fast project setup — ready in seconds.
• Addons on-demand — extend projects whenever needed.
• Reusable templates — modify or combine templates across projects.
• Enhanced DX — saves 5–10x the setup time compared to manual configuration.

Why Servest Over Manual Setup?

Even if you know how to set up a backend from scratch, Servest:

• Eliminates repetitive work
• Ensures consistent structure and dependencies
• Lets you focus on writing business logic instead of wiring boilerplate
• Enables faster onboarding for team members

Conclusion

Servest acts as a modern backend scaffolding tool, similar to what create-vite and shadcn/ui did for frontend development, giving developers a fast, consistent, and extendable foundation to build backend projects efficiently.