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Node.js Stack (Next.js / Express) ​

Tessera's AI project generator builds complete Node.js applications for API servers, SaaS platforms, and real-time applications with React or Vue frontends.

What Gets Generated ​

  • TypeScript project with Next.js or Express (AI picks based on your requirements)
  • Prisma ORM with PostgreSQL
  • Authentication (next-auth or passport)
  • Docker Compose for development
  • Tests with Jest or Vitest
  • SETUP.md with API documentation

When AI Picks This Stack ​

Tessera recommends Node.js when you describe:

  • An API server or SaaS platform
  • A dashboard with real-time updates
  • WebSocket or Server-Sent Events requirements
  • React or Vue frontend preference
  • JavaScript/TypeScript as the primary language

Example Output ​

my-project/
├── src/
│   ├── pages/          # Next.js pages or Express routes
│   ├── api/            # API route handlers
│   ├── services/       # Business logic layer
│   ├── middleware/      # Auth, validation, error handling
│   └── lib/            # Shared utilities
├── prisma/
│   └── schema.prisma   # Database models with relations
├── __tests__/          # Jest/Vitest test suite
├── docker-compose.yml  # PostgreSQL + app
├── .env.example        # All env vars documented
├── SETUP.md            # Deployment guide
└── package.json        # All dependencies configured

E-Commerce Capabilities ​

When your project needs a shop, AI generates:

  • Product catalog with search, filtering, and sorting
  • Shopping cart (localStorage + API sync)
  • Checkout flow with Stripe or PayPal integration
  • Order management with status tracking
  • Webhook handlers for payment notifications

After Generation ​

bash
cd my-project
npm install
docker compose up -d    # Start PostgreSQL
npx prisma migrate dev  # Run migrations
npm run dev             # Start dev server

How the build is described ​

The Node.js AI pipeline is declared in stacks/node.yaml (4 steps: scaffold, tests, tests_fixed, setup_md). Inspect or edit it like any other manifest — see YAML stack manifests. To preview what tessera new --stack=node will dispatch:

bash
tessera plan compile stacks/node.yaml
tessera plan show

Need a different approach? Tessera also supports Laravel for content-managed websites, Go for high-performance microservices, Flutter for mobile apps, and Static for landing pages.