Template Engine Guide

Use this reference when creating and maintaining generator template files.

Template Basics

• Store templates under files/ in the generator directory.
• Use .template file suffix for rendered outputs.
• Include tmpl: "" in template variables to strip .template suffix.

EJS Variable Examples

const templateVars = {
  ...schema,
  ...names(schema.name),
  tmpl: "",
};

export const <%= propertyName %> = "<%= name %>";

Reusable Template Patterns

• Keep shared snippets small and composable.
• Prefer explicit variable names over implicit assumptions.
• Separate structure templates (directories/files) from configuration mutation logic.

Troubleshooting

• Unreplaced variables usually mean missing keys in templateVars.
• Incorrect filenames often mean missing tmpl: "" mapping.