Generate Command

The lts generate (or g) command is your tool for creating modular components like controllers, services, validators, or resources in LightTs. It generates clean, editable Node.js code tailored to your naming style (Angular or regular), saving you time while keeping your project organized.

Usage

lts generate <type> <name>
lts g <type> <name>

1. Choose a Type: Pick controller, service, validate, or resource.
2. Name It: Specify a name (e.g., user, product).
3. Generate: Run lts g <type> <name> to create files in src/modules/<name>/.

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Component Types

Controller

Handles HTTP requests with clean, Express-based routing.

lts g controller user

Controller

src/modules/user/user.controller.ts

import express from 'express';
<!-- import services from './user.service'; -->

const router = express.Router();

router.get('/', services.hello);

export default router;

Route

src/routes.ts

import { Router } from 'express';
import userController from "@/modules/user/user.controller";

const router = Router();

router.use('/user', userController);

Service

Manages business logic, keeping controllers lean.

lts g service user

src/modules/user/user.service.ts

import { MessageResponse } from '@/core/responses/message.response';
import { Request, Response } from 'express';

export default {
    hello: async (req: Request, res: Response) => {
        new MessageResponse(res, { message: 'Hello LightTs!' });
    }
};

Validator

Creates Joi schemas for robust input validation.

lts g validate user

src/modules/user/user.schema.ts

import Joi from 'joi';

export default {
  create: Joi.object().keys({
    name: Joi.string().required(),
    email: Joi.string().email().required(),
  }),
};

Resource

Generates a full module: controller, service, and validator.

lts g resource product

Creates src/modules/product/ with:

• product.controller.ts
• product.service.ts
• product.schema.ts

Notes

• Naming: Files follow your lts init choice (Angular-style: user.service.ts or regular: user.ts).
• Modularity: Components are organized in src/modules/<name>/ for scalability.
• Customization: Generated code uses standard Node.js libraries, ready for your tweaks.

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