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Getting Started
Create your first backend project with Bend in under a minute.
Installation
Bend requires Node.js 18+ or Bun. Run this command in your terminal:
$ npm create bend@latest my-backend
Interactive Setup
Bend will guide you through an interactive setup:
- Choose your runtime (Node.js or Bun)
- Select your language (JavaScript or TypeScript)
- Pick your framework (Express or Fastify)
- Choose your ORM (Mongoose, Prisma, or none)