Node.js

Overview

The Node.js programming environment boasts of a variety of frameworks for both server-side and web client development, and even a host of full-stack frameworks. These frameworks are equipped with pre-written libraries, templates, plugins, and features upon which you can build your own code. Some frameworks are MVC-oriented, some contribute to building end-to-end dynamic web apps or REST APIs, while some are mounted on top of other frameworks. Based on your application needs, you can opt for the right framework.

AppSail does not provide any templates for specific Node.js frameworks, and therefore does not contain any framework restrictions. You can build your app service using any Node.js technology that you prefer, and incorporate any libraries, modules, or dependencies. You can then directly select a Node.js runtime while initializing the app service in the CLI, and deploy it to AppSail.

The Node.js help guide contains step-by-step instructions on building basic sample apps with some of its most popular frameworks, deploying these apps as AppSail services, and configuring startup commands as required.

Prerequisites

Download and install Node.js on your local machine.