Starting a new project

Install Sakura CLI globally

npm install --global @sakuraapi/cli

Test to see if you have successfully installed the sakur API CLI by running

sapi help

Create a working directory

Start by creating a working directory for your project.

mkdir example-api

run sapi init

cd example init

sapi init

You will go through a series of prompts to configure the project.

package.json preferences:
1. Author:
  
  Your name, handle, alias, pseudonym, etc.
2. Description: Project description
3. License: Pick a license. If you need help visit https://choosealicense.com/
4. Project Name (npm name): Project name
5. Version: If you need help visit http://semver.org
src/config/environment.ts preferences: 1. What JWT role does this server fulfill?:

This has to do with the authentication needs of your project. Your choices are
- a for audience
- i for issuer
- n for none
- H for Help