KeystoneJS is an Open Source, Node JS framework based on CMS and Web Application Platform.

Getting started with KeystoneJS?

• For, KeystoneJS there are multiple dependencies have to install
  • Node JS (https://nodejs.org/en/download/)
  • Mongo DB (https://www.mongodb.com/download-center#community)

Features

• When you install KeystoneJS, by default it will configure Express Js and Mongo DB (both are used for faster response).
• It has dynamic routes which means it is MV* based application which makes it easy to manage your templates, views and routes.
• It gives you an auto-generated UI.
• It also has the Inbuilt Email functionality which can you send template-based email from your application.

How to Install

• First of all, install KeystoneJS generator that is with Yeoman. For this run below command:
• npm install -g generator-keystone
• Create project folder wherever you want:
  • mkdir my-test-project
• Then move into your directory:
  • cd my-test-project
• Run generator
  • yo keystone

During the installation process, you will be asked for few questions based on your answer system will generate folder structure for your application.

• Questions are in below image:

• For start project enter command:

• When keystone started, it will give you a welcome message in the console and give you a path where your site is ready on which port.

• Example, here our path is http://localhost:3000

Sign in page:

Back-end panel of your project

• In this back-end panel, whatever we have selected yes when we create a project it will display as per our answer.
• It has Posts with post categories, Inquiries and Users management from where you can create, update and delete your posts, inquiries and users.

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Harshit Dave

Software Developer (PHP) at Dev Information Technology Ltd.

I am an Opensource Developer who is always on the lookout to learn more about latest technologies. I have more than 2 years of experience in Node JS and PHP. Currently I am working as a Software Developer at Dev Information Technology Ltd.

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