v3.1.0 Release

Vitest support has arrived! Enjoy faster, native testing for modern APIs.

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New versions of west-js-app — every change, every version.

v3.1.0Latest
Mar 26, 2026

Feature release adding support for Vitest and improving cross-platform compatibility.

  • Added support for Vitest as an alternative to Jest for unit and integration testing.
  • New --test-framework <tf> flag to choose between jest, vitest, or none during project scaffolding.
  • Refined Jest test scripts to ensure seamless execution on Windows without additional tools.
  • Conditional test generation: tests are only scaffolded if a testing framework is selected.
  • Updated boilerplate templates to include explicit Vitest imports for better IDE support.

Notes

  • Vitest is now the recommended testing framework for performance-critical projects.
  • Select 'None' if you prefer to set up your own testing stack manually.
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v3.0.0
Mar 12, 2026

Major release with polished CLI flow, stronger defaults, and improved project generation ergonomics.

  • Refined interactive prompts and safer argument validation for automation flows.
  • Improved generated project baseline with robust middleware and dev tooling.
  • Updated docs and package metadata for a clearer first-run experience.

Notes

  • Continue using Node.js 18+.
  • Recommended command: npx west-js-app --yes --name my-api --database prisma --db-provider postgresql --docker
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v2.1.0
Mar 12, 2026

Feature release focused on project setup and developer workflow quality.

  • Enhanced defaults for backend scaffolding and package manager support.
  • Better command-line flags handling for non-interactive CI usage.
  • Improved generated scripts and starter structure consistency.

Notes

  • Backward compatible with existing generated projects.
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v1.3.0
Mar 12, 2026

Incremental release adding more stable defaults and better CLI usability.

  • CLI option handling improved for database and package manager combinations.
  • Template and generated configuration updates for smoother local development.

Notes

  • No migration steps required.
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v1.2.0
Mar 12, 2026

Documentation and generation quality improvements.

  • Refined generated output and script conventions.
  • Improved developer onboarding messaging in CLI output.
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