README.md

neo4j-express-heroku-sample

This sample shows how to bootstrap a sample Neo4j project on Heroku using Node and Express.

The Heroku Neo4j add-on used for this example is a free GrapheneDB instance, but other options are available.

Usage

Run locally

1. Download, setup and start a Neo4j instance
2. Clone this repository
3. Create a .env configuration (see .env.sample for a reference)
4. Install dependencies: npm install
5. Start your local express instance: npm start
6. Launch: http://localhost:3000

Deploy to Heroku

This assumes that you have a working Heroku account and and the Heroku CLI tools installed.

1. Clone this repository
2. Create a new Heroku app: heroku create
3. Add a GrapheneDB Neo4j instance: heroku addons:create graphenedb:chalk
4. Push repository to Heroku: git push heroku master
5. Launch: heroku open

License

MIT