Best Node.js Framework [2020]
Tags: node, javascript, frameworks, express
Published: 2020-01-25 13:57:50


 <b>There are a lots of best Node js Framework for Node.js Developer. We have listed top 10 node.js framework which is good to Learn in 2020 to become a JavaScript, Node.js Developer.
</b>

<h2>What is Framework?</h2>
<blockquote>A basic structure of a software system.</blockquote>
A framework is a combination of <b>libraries</b>, <b>helpers</b>, and <b>tools</b> that provide a way to effortlessly build an Applications.

<blockquote>The key aspects of any framework are – its architecture and features</blockquote>

<h2>Features of Framework?</h2>
<ul>
<li>Fast Development</li>
<li>Easy Customization</li>
<li>Flexibility</li>
<li>Maintainability</li>
<li>Security</li>
<li>Supports of Libraries</li>
</ul>

<h2>Benefits of using Node js Framework:</h2>
<blockquote>Node js framework enables developers to build fast, secure and scalable Applications.</blockquote>

<ul>
<li>Speed-up custom web application development</li>
<li>Working with databases more efficiently (Using ORM &amp; ODM etc).</li>
<li>Protect websites from targeted security attacks.</li>
<li>Unit Testing Supports.</li>
<li>Easy Maintainance</li>
<li>Built-in Libraries</li>
</ul>

<h2>Express.js</h2>	
<p>Express.js is the most popular Node.js framework which provides a robust set of features for web and mobile applications.</p>

<h2>Installation:</h2>
<pre class="source">
npm install express --save

or 

npm i express
</pre>

<p>You can use <a href="https://www.fullstacktutorials.com/interviews/top-10-express-js-interview-questions-answers-30.html" target="_blank"><b>Express application generator</b></a> to quickly create an <b>application skeleton</b>.</p>

<h2>Key Features of Express.js:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Express.js supports MVC Architecture</li>
<li>RESTful APIs Supports</li>
<li>Templating Engines - Jade, EJB, Handlebar etc</li>
<li>Database (RDBMS, NoSQL) - ORM/ODM (Mongoose, Sequalize) supports </li>
<li>Middleware</li>
<li>Routing</li>
<li>Error Handling</li>
</ul>

<h2>Adonisjs</h2>	
<p>AdonisJs framework runs on almost all major operating systems. It offers you a clean and stable API to build Web apps and micro-services.</p>

<h2>Installation:</h2>
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<pre class="source">npm i -g @adonisjs/cli
adonis new yardstick
cd yardstick
adonis serve --dev
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<h2>MeteorJS</h2>	
<p>Meteor is a free open source platform for building web and mobile apps in pure JavaScript.</p>

<h2>Koa.js</h2>	
<p>Koa js next generation web framework for node.js.</p>

<h2>Hapi.js</h2>	
<p>Hapi is a rich Node.js framework for building applications and services.</p>

<h2>LoopBack</h2>
<blockquote>LoopBack is provides a platform for building RESTful APIs and Micro-Services using Node.js</blockquote>	
<p>It is an open-source highly-extensible with GraphQL Support Node.js framework for quick RESTful API development.</p>

<h2>Sails.js</h2>	
<p>Sails.js is a Open-source, MVC Node's framework developed at the top the Node.js environment for building custom, enterprise Node.js web applications and APIs.</p>

<h2>NestJs</h2>	
<p>A progressive Node.js framework for building efficient, scalable, and enterprise level server-side applications. it uses TypeScript.</p>

<h2>KeystoneJS</h2>	
<p>KeystoneJS is a framework for developing dynamic websites, apps, CMS and APIs using Node.js, NoSQL (MongoDB | PostgreSQL). It also provides in-built support of CMS/Admin Dashboard.</p>

<h2>Feathers</h2>	
<p>A framework for <b>real-time applications</b> and <b>REST APIs</b></p>

<h2>Key Features of Feathers:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Flexible Plugins Supports</li>
<li>Database Adapters - (In Memory, RDBMS, NoSQL etc)</li>
</ul>

<h2>Install &amp; Create Feathers App:</h2>
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<pre class="source">npm install -g @feathersjs/cli

mkdir my-app

cd my-app

feathers generate app

npm start
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<h2>What is Model View Controller (MVC)?</h2>
<p>MVC stands for "Model-View-Controller." It is a <a href="https://www.fullstacktutorials.com/architectural-patterns-vs-design-patterns-57.html" target="_blank">Architectural Pattern</a>.</p>
<p><b>Model</b> It is for Business Logic.</p>
<p><b>View</b> It is responsible for Physical Representation - User Interface, Layouts, etc.</p>
<p><b>Controller</b> It handles &amp; manage all requests of Applications.</p>

<h2>How to choose the best Node js framework for your project?</h2>
<ul>
<li>Scalability</li>
<li>Performance</li>
<li>Customization</li>
<li>Libraries Supports</li>
<li>Documentation &amp; Learning Curve</li>
<li>Community Supports</li>
<li>LTS &amp; Versions upgrading</li>
<li>Most Important - Your Knowledge of that Particlar Framework</li>
</ul>