Philosophy

Purpose

Baseline is an opinionated Node.js framework designed to help you move from a blank folder to a functional prototype in record time. By utilizing a Single Page Application (SPA) architecture with Vue and Express, it handles the heavy lifting of initial setup so you can start building your idea immediately.

Focus on Flow

Great development happens when you are "in the flow" - not stuck wrestling with complex infrastructure or endless configuration files. Baseline is built to bridge the gap between side projects and professional-grade software. It provides the high standards required for real-world applications without the soul-crushing overhead typical of enterprise toolchains.

I believe that coding should be enjoyable. In an era of rapid, low-effort automation, baseline encourages intentional development by keeping your focus on application logic and meaningful features rather than managing boilerplate.

INFO

Baseline is opinionated. If my architectural choices or defaults don't align with your specific needs, you may find a different stack more suitable for your project.

Selection Criteria

To maintain a streamlined and enjoyable ecosystem, every tool and library integrated into baseline must meet these criteria:

• Longevity: Tools must be actively maintained and proven to be robust.
• Simplicity: APIs must be intuitive and easy to understand at a glance.
• Developer Experience (DX): We prioritize tools that facilitate a fast, rewarding development loop.
• Minimal Configuration: Preference is always given to tools that work out of the box with little to no manual setup.