Restify: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v11.1.0(over 1 year ago)

This package was last published over a year ago. It may not be actively maintained.Types definitions are provided via a separate npm package: @types/restifyNumber of direct dependencies: 22Monthly npm downloads

Restify is a Node.js web service framework optimized for building RESTful APIs. It is designed to be fast, efficient, and lightweight, making it ideal for creating scalable server-side applications. Restify provides built-in support for features like routing, request parsing, response formatting, and error handling, simplifying the process of building robust APIs.

Compared to other Node.js frameworks like Express, Restify is more focused on REST API development and includes features specifically tailored for this purpose. It offers out-of-the-box support for features like versioning, throttling, and request validation, making it a popular choice for developers working on API-centric projects.

Alternatives: express, koa, hapi

Tags: node.jsweb serviceRESTful APIroutingrequest parsing