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Production-Ready Node.js APIs Built on Clean Architecture

Ship in Days — Maintain for Years

Stop rebuilding auth, RBAC, and observability. Start with the A+ rated, framework-agnostic, lightning-fast production-tested backend foundation designed for real production systems.

Not a toy starter. Built for long-lived codebases and real teams.

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508 Tests (Pass in 10s)
Express & Hono Support
Zero Vendor Lock-in
DreamStack Demo
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POWERED BY MODERN TECH STACK

Node.js
TypeScript
Express
Hono
Prisma
PostgreSQL
MySQL
SQLite
MongoDB
Docker
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Why DreamStack is Different

Most templates lock you in. We give you choices.

Database Flexibility

One codebase, any SQL database or MongoDB. Switch from PostgreSQL to MySQL, SQLite, or MongoDB without rewriting business logic.

Prisma PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB

Choose Your Framework

Switch between Express (Battle-tested) and Hono (Ultra-fast Edge-ready) with one variable. No code changes.

FRAMEWORK=express | hono

Lightning-Fast Test Suite

508 tests in ~10s. Includes full integration tests (MongoDB + Prisma). Optimized for speed and developer productivity, not just coverage.

✓ 100% Feature Coverage ✓ Critical Paths

Everything You Need to Ship Fast
AND SCALE

Stop reinventing the wheel. DreamStack includes battle-tested implementations of every feature modern backends need.

Auth & Security

JWT + OAuth 2.0 (Google, GitHub), Email Verification, Password Reset, Refresh Token Rotation, and RBAC pre-configured.

Resilience & Protection

Rate Limiting, File Uploads, Pagination, and Security Headers—handled at the abstraction layer. You don't have to worry about middleware.

Production Observability

Structured logging (Pino), Request ID tracking, Sensitive Data Redaction, OpenTelemetry, and Sentry integration.

Developer Experience

TypeScript Strict Mode, 100% Feature Coverage, auto-generated OpenAPI (Swagger/Scalar), and Hot Reload.

Clean Architecture

Controller → Service → Repository pattern. Framework-agnostic core logic. DI Container without decorator bloat.

File Uploads & Storage

Local and S3-compatible. Includes Self-Service Profile & Avatar Management and secure file handling out of the box.

DreamStack vs The World

Feature DreamStack Typical Starter Kit Premium Boilerplate
Framework Flexibility
✓ Framework Agnostic
Express ↔ Hono (Ultra-fast)
✗ Single
Locked to one
✗ Single
Locked to one
Comprehensive Tests
508 Tests
7,800+ lines of test code (~10s)
Minimal/None
You write them
Varies
Some coverage
Database Flexibility
✓ Database Agnostic
SQL ↔ MongoDB
✗ Fixed
One database
Usually Fixed
One database
Architecture Pattern
Clean Architecture
DI + Service-Repo Pattern
Basic/Flat
Harder to scale
Structured
Organized patterns
Vendor Dependencies
Zero Lock-in
Your infra, your choice
Often High
Tied to services
Varies
Check carefully
Documentation
13+ Guides
6,400+ lines of docs
README Only
Basic setup
Good
Usually detailed
Launch Price $197 $0-199 $295-995

Comparisons based on publicly available information. Specific features vary by product.

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Saves 400+ hours of senior dev time ($40k+)
Best Value

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  • All current features
  • Unlimited commercial projects
  • Lifetime updates (Launch Bonus) New features & security patches forever
  • Email + Discord support
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$297

Regular price

  • Full source code access
  • All current features
  • Unlimited commercial projects
  • Lifetime updates New features & security patches forever
  • Priority email + Discord support
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Trusted by Builders

See what developers and founders are saying about DreamStack.

Abubakar Bello
Abubakar Bello
CDPO & Software Solution Architect
🇺🇸 United States

"As an architect, my biggest fear with templates is the technical debt you inherit on day one. DreamStack is the first time I’ve seen a 'fast-start' tool that actually respects Clean Architecture. The ability to flip from Express to Hono with an env var isn't just a cool trick, it’s a massive insurance policy for your infrastructure. I’d actually trust this in a production environment."

Michael Umeokoli
Michael Umeokoli
AI Engineer @ Bubex Labs
🇬🇧 United Kingdom

"Usually, 'shipping fast' is just an excuse for making a mess that you have to clean up three months later. DreamStack changed that for me. Having a rock-solid foundation with 500+ tests already written meant I could focus entirely on my AI logic instead of fighting with folder structures or database connections. It’s the head start I wish I had for my last three projects."

Eniola
Eniola
@ennycodes

"I’ve seen dozens of boilerplates, but DreamStack is the first one I’d actually call 'Production-Ready.' The way it abstracts the framework layer is genius, switching between Express and Hono without touching business logic is a total game-changer for speed and scaling. If you're serious about your backend, this is the foundation you want."

Abubakar Usman Founder of Dreamverse • Backend Engineer

Built by a Backend Specialist, for Backend Developers

Abubakar Usman (Kata) · Software Engineer & Founder, DreamVerse · Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬

@katafyi LinkedIn GitHub

I started coding in 2021 at 16, self-taught through freeCodeCamp and Youtube, before diving into Berkeley’s CS61B, Harvard’s CS50, and MIT’s Algorithms. After countless deep-dives into production systems, I joined the HNG internship as a backend developer. When our team’s initial architecture hit a wall, I proposed a new approach that turned the project around. My teammates voted me Lead Backend Developer, and that pivot carried us all the way to the finals.

That opened doors. Since then, I've spent the last 3+ years architecting production systems serving thousands of active users. I've built OAuth flows, payment gateway integrations, electricity vending systems, and normalized databases that actually scale. I've migrated codebases, optimized queries, and written enough tests to know what breaks in production.

But every project started the same way: setting up auth, writing boilerplate, configuring databases, building testing infrastructure. I was rebuilding the same solid foundations over and over.

So I built DreamStack—the foundation I needed when I started. Not a tutorial project. Not a "ship fast and pray" starter kit. A production-grade foundation with 508 comprehensive tests, clean architecture, and zero vendor lock-in.

I use DreamStack for my own client projects. The dual-framework support exists because a framework should be an implementation detail, not a prison, your business logic should outlive the hype cycle. The database flexibility exists because I've lived through enough painful migrations to value portability. The 508 tests exist because I’ve debugged enough production fires to know that peace of mind is the ultimate feature.

"If it's good enough for my production apps, it's good enough for yours."

3+ Years
Production Experience
HNG Finalist
Lead Backend Dev
Prod-Scale
Real Users Served
Age 20
🇳🇬 Abuja → Global
Why Trust This Foundation?

Valued at $397 by GitHub Copilot

Every pattern in DreamStack has been hardened in production environments serving real users. This isn't theoretical architecture, it’s a proven system distilled from building and scaling real-world SaaS platforms. With 508 automated tests protecting your core, you can extend, tweak, and deploy with the confidence that your foundation won't crack.
Still Have Questions?
I've poured everything I know about backend architecture into this. If you have specific questions about how it works, check the FAQs below or reach out to me directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes DreamStack a "living" asset?

Most boilerplates become "technical debt" the moment a framework updates (e.g., Express 4 to 5 or Hono breaking changes). Because DreamStack decouples your business logic from the underlying framework, we can ship engine updates that you can swap in without refactoring your entire app. You aren't just buying code; you're buying a foundation that evolves.

When do I get access after purchase?

Immediately. You'll receive a Gumroad download link with the full source code, documentation, and setup instructions within seconds of purchase.

Why are the tests so fast?

Three reasons:

  1. @swc/jest: 4-8x faster than traditional ts-jest compilation.
  2. Smart architecture: Prisma tests use cached template DBs + temp SQLite files. Mongoose tests use a shared MongoDB instance with isolated databases.
  3. Parallel execution: Tests run concurrently across CPU cores.

Result: 508 comprehensive production tests in ~10s. That's faster than most projects with 50 tests.

Why should I trust this is production-ready?

508 automated tests covering every feature. Architected by a Backend Specialist with 3+ years of experience building production systems like Linkpane and DeerNigeria. Developed through deep-dives into Clean Architecture and OWASP security standards to ensure every line of code is production-ready.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes. 30-day money-back guarantee. If DreamStack doesn't save you time or meet your needs, simply reply to your purchase email for a full refund.

What exactly do I get?

You get the complete, uncompiled source code for DreamStack via instant download. It includes 7,300+ lines of production code, 10,000+ lines of tests, and 13+ guides. The codebase itself serves as a production-grade example of Auth, RBAC, and more.

Can I use this for client projects?

Yes! Launch Bonus: Both Early Bird and Standard plans currently include unlimited commercial rights for client and agency projects. This is a limited-time offer for early adopters. Future pricing may separate agency rights.

What if I need help or have questions?

All plans include access to our Discord community, featuring exclusive channels reserved for verified buyers. Early Bird users receive standard email support, while Standard plan members enjoy priority email assistance. Expect a response within 24 hours on weekdays.

Why framework flexibility?

TL;DR: Your business logic survives anything.

Having your codebase not tied to a specific framework saves you from "migration hell" in the future. If a framework becomes unmaintained, vulnerable, or you simply need to switch platforms (e.g., Node.js to Edge), your core logic remains untouched.

"Clean Architecture" sounds enterprise-heavy. Is this overkill?

Not at all. It's pragmatic, not academic.

DreamStack borrows specific patterns (Adapters, Strategy, Factory) to solve real problems, not to satisfy a textbook. It uses a Feature-Based structure (which scales better than MVC) and abstracts volatile parts like your Framework, Database, and Storage providers.

We built it this way because we needed flexibility (Adapter pattern) and runtime reliability (Strategy pattern), not because we wanted to be "Enterprise." It just happens that good engineering looks like Clean Architecture.

Why not just use a fullstack framework (Next.js/Remix)?

It comes down to Latency and Physics.

  • Frontend belongs on the Edge: Your UI should be globally distributed (Vercel, Cloudflare) to load instantly for users anywhere.
  • Backend belongs near the Database: Your API needs sub-10ms access to your data.

When you bundle them (monolithic fullstack), you often compromise on one. If you deploy everything to a single region, distant users get slow UI. If you deploy everything to the edge, your database queries become slow (waterfall requests).

DreamStack lets you keep your backend tight and fast next to your DB, while your frontend flies on the Edge.

How is this different from just using Express or Hono directly?

DreamStack includes 2-3 weeks of work you'd do anyway: authentication, OAuth, database setup, file uploads, pagination, testing, deployment configs, security hardening, and documentation. Plus the unique dual-framework architecture.

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Start Building Your Product.

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