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Production-Ready Node.js APIs Built on Clean Architecture

Ship in Hours — Maintain for Years

Stop rebuilding auth, RBAC, and observability. Start with a framework-agnostic, comprehensively tested backend foundation designed for real production systems.

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

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500+ Tests Included
Express & Hono Support
Zero Vendor Lock-in
DreamStack Demo

POWERED BY MODERN TECH STACK

Node.js
TypeScript
Express
Hono
Prisma
PostgreSQL
MySQL
SQLite
MongoDB

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 and Hono with one environment variable. No code changes. No framework lock-in.

FRAMEWORK=express | hono

Production-Ready Tests

509 comprehensive tests covering auth, OAuth, file uploads, pagination, error handling, and more.

✓ 100% Coverage ✓ Critical Paths

Everything You Need to Ship Fast

Stop reinventing the wheel. DreamStack includes battle-tested implementations of every feature your SaaS needs.

Auth & Authorization

JWT + OAuth 2.0 (Google, GitHub) ready. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and session management pre-configured.

Database Flexibility

Prisma OR Mongoose - switch with one env var. Includes migration tooling, pagination, sorting, and filtering.

Production Observability

Structured logging (Pino), Error tracking (Sentry), and OpenTelemetry integration. Know exactly what's happening.

Developer Experience

TypeScript Strict Mode, 509 comprehensive tests, auto-generated OpenAPI docs, and hot reload ready.

Clean Architecture

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

File Uploads & Storage

Local and S3-compatible storage providers included. Secure file handling, validation, and serving out of the box.

How DreamStack Compares

Feature DreamStack Typical Starter Kit Premium Boilerplate
Framework Flexibility
✓ Dual Support
Express ↔ Hono
✗ Single
Locked to one
✗ Single
Locked to one
Comprehensive Tests
509 Tests
All features covered
Minimal/None
You write them
Varies
Some coverage
Database Flexibility
✓ Multi-DB
SQL + MongoDB
✗ Fixed
One database
Usually Fixed
One database
Architecture Pattern
Clean Architecture
DI/Controller/Service/Repo
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
12+ Guides
Comprehensive 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.

Abubakar Usman (Kata) - Founder of DreamStack

Built by a Backend Specialist, for Backend Developers

Abubakar Usman (Kata) · Lead Backend Developer at Haqqman · Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬

@katafyi LinkedIn GitHub

I started coding in 2021 at 16—self-taught through YouTube tutorials and too much trial and error. By 2022, I joined the HNG internship as a backend developer. Our team's initial architecture wasn't working, so I proposed a better approach. It worked. My teammates voted me Lead Backend Developer, and we made it to the finals.

That opened doors. In 2023, I joined Haqqman as a backend developer, where I've spent the last 2+ years building production systems for Linkpane, DeerNigeria, and other platforms serving hundreds to thousands of 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 template I needed when I started. Not a tutorial project. Not a "ship fast and pray" starter kit. A production-grade foundation with 509 comprehensive tests, clean architecture, and zero vendor lock-in.

I use DreamStack for my own client projects. The dual framework support exists because I got tired of framework debates. The database flexibility exists because I've done enough painful migrations. The 509 tests exist because I've debugged enough production fires.

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

2+ Years
Production Experience
HNG Finalist
Lead Backend Dev
1000s
Users Served
Age 20
🇳🇬 Abuja → Global
Why Trust This Template?
Every line of code in DreamStack has been tested in production environments serving real users. The architecture patterns aren't theoretical—they're proven across multiple SaaS platforms. The 509 tests ensure nothing breaks when you extend it. This is what actually works.

$197 vs 40+ Hours of Development

Building authentication, OAuth, RBAC, testing, and deployment from scratch costs $4,000-8,000 in senior dev time. Get it done for $197.

Best Value

Early Bird

$197

First 20 buyers only

  • Full source code access
  • All current features
  • Unlimited commercial projects
  • Lifetime updates (Launch Bonus)
  • Email support
Get Early Bird Access

Standard

$297

Regular price

  • Unlimited commercial projects
  • Lifetime updates
  • Priority support & Setup help
  • Private Discord + Founder Access
Buy Standard

Secure payment via Gumroad. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 should I trust this is production-ready?

509 automated tests covering every feature. Architected by the Lead Backend Developer at Haqqman (built Linkpane, DeerNigeria) with 3+ years of specialized backend experience. Follows strict OWASP security best practices and Clean Architecture principles.

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 all 509 tests, documentation, and deployment 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 email support. The Standard plan includes priority support and access to the private Discord community. Typical response time: 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.

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.

Stop Building Boilerplate.
Start Building Your Product.

Join developers who chose to ship faster with DreamStack.

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Limited early bird pricing. Regular price: $297