Nodeplace

"Build robust server applications, the Node.js way."

NodePlace is a lightweight, zero-dependency Node.js framework designed for building fast, scalable server-side applications. With a strong focus on simplicity and performance, NodePlace is ideal for creating APIs, microservices, or server-driven applications. Its intuitive design makes it a perfect drop-in replacement for Express.js, sharing familiar syntax and structure while introducing additional features tailored for modern development.

Features

• API-First Design: Built to prioritize API workflows, with JSON-first error responses.
• Streamlined Routing: Intuitive route definition for effortless application flow.
• File Handling Made Easy: Serve and download files with precise control over headers.
• Lightweight and Fast: Zero dependencies for optimized performance and easy upgrades.
• Developer-Friendly: NodePlace simplifies your workflow with built-in type definitions and inline IDE documentation.

Installation

Install Nodeplace with npm:

npm install nodeplace

Getting Started

Here’s how to create a basic server with Nodeplace:

import nodeplace from 'nodeplace'

const app = nodeplace()

app.get('/api', (req, res) => {
    res.json({ message: 'Welcome to Nodeplace!' })
})

app.listen(3000, () => {
    console.log('Server is live on port:3000')
})

Key Features in Action

Simple Routing

Define your application routes with ease:

app.get('/api/users', (req, res) => res.json({ users: [] }))
app.post('/api/users', (req, res) => res.json({ success: true }))

JSON-First Error Responses

Nodeplace defaults to JSON for error responses, making it ideal for APIs:

File Handling

Serve files with flexibility:

app.get('/download', (req, res) => {
    res.sendFile('/path/to/file.pdf', { disposition: 'attachment' })
})

Easy Redirects

Redirect users with minimal configuration:

app.get('/go-home', (req, res) => res.redirect('/'))

Middleware Support

Enhance your app with custom middleware:

app.use((req, res, next) => {
    console.log(`Request: ${req.method} ${req.url}`)
    next()
})

Why Choose Nodeplace?

Nodeplace is tailored for developers building modern server applications. Its JSON-first error handling and lightweight design make it perfect for APIs and microservices, but it’s versatile enough to handle full-stack web applications when needed.

Community and Contributions

This is a pre-release version of the package. For the current stage, we primarily rely on our Discord server for user interaction and feedback.

• Bug Reporting: Please report any issues or bugs you encounter on our Discord server. This allows for a more interactive troubleshooting process during this pre-release phase.
• Feature Requests & Feedback: We welcome your suggestions for new features and any general feedback you may have. Feel free to share them on our Discord server.

Starting with the beta release, we will transition to using our GitHub repository for issue tracking and feature requests.

Join our Discord server: Discord Server

We appreciate your interest and participation in the development of this package!

License

Nodeplace is licensed under the MIT License.

A Note from the Creator Nodeplace is more than a framework; it’s a tool crafted to make your server-side development intuitive and efficient. Build confidently with Nodeplace.