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The API and Real-time Application Framework

The API and Real-time Application Framework. Build full-stack web applications with TypeScript/JavaScript for Node.js, React Native, and browsers.

15K
GitHub Stars
native
TypeScript
medium
Learning Curve
4.2
DX Score
Visit Website → Documentation GitHub

Pricing

Model
free
Free Tier
MIT licensed, fully open source

Features

  • ✓ Real-time APIs
  • ✓ Universal JavaScript
  • ✓ Database adapters
  • ✓ Authentication
  • ✓ Service-oriented architecture
  • ✓ Plugin ecosystem
  • ✓ WebSocket support
  • ✓ REST + real-time
  • ✓ Cross-platform

Pros

  • + Rapid prototyping
  • + Real-time built-in
  • + TypeScript support
  • + Flexible architecture
  • + Works in browser + server

Cons

  • - Smaller community
  • - Service abstraction learning
  • - Less enterprise adoption
  • - Documentation gaps

Best For

startup indie hacker

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