Sparta

Sparta is a modern JavaScript framework built on the principles of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture, designed to streamline web application development and enhance code organization.

Key Features:

• MVC Architecture: Sparta follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture, facilitating the separation of concerns and promoting code organization.
• Express Integration: Leveraging Express.js, Sparta provides a robust foundation for building web applications, handling HTTP requests, and defining RESTful APIs.
• Database Integration: Seamless integration with popular databases allows for efficient data management and persistence, empowering developers to build data-driven applications.
• Routing: Sparta simplifies route handling with an intuitive routing system, enabling clean and expressive endpoint definitions following MVC conventions.
• Middleware Support: Extensive middleware support allows developers to add custom logic and extend the functionality of their applications with ease.
• Error Handling: Built-in error handling mechanisms ensure graceful error responses, enhancing the reliability and robustness of Sparta applications.
• Extensibility: With a modular design and support for third-party plugins, Sparta offers flexibility and extensibility to adapt to various project requirements.

Getting Started

To start using Sparta, follow these steps:

1. Clone the project repository from GitHub:

   git clone https://github.com/calvin-kimani/sparta.git project-name

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd project-name

3. Install project dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up environment variables:

   • For backend configuration, create a copy of the .env.example file and rename it to .env in the root directory and define the necessary environment variables for your configuration.

5. Start the development server:

   npm start

6. Access the application:

   Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000 to access the application.

Contributing:

Contributions to Sparta are welcome! Feel free to submit bug reports, feature requests, or pull requests via GitHub.

License:

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

To-do

• Authentication: Integrate user authentication for secure user authentication and session management.
• Routing: Implement named routes for frontend navigation, inspired by Laravel's routing system.