Toolkit reference

Features

From HTTP routing to HTML components.
A closer look at the libraries and tools behind NodeDK.

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01 / Capabilities

Server & request handling

Define how requests enter, move through, and leave your application.

Routing

Named routes, HTTP methods, route options, and catchall handlers.

Request lifecycle

Middleware, application hooks, and response handling.

Validation

Schemas, field types, required fields, and validation rules.

Sessions & security utilities

Cookie handling, encrypted sessions, password hashing, and tokens.

02 / Capabilities

Data & services

Connect application logic to persistence, files, and messaging.

MongoDB

Database connections and create, read, update, and delete operations.

S3 file storage

Upload and manage files in S3-compatible storage.

SMTP email

Send application email through an SMTP server.

JSON responses

Structured request and response data using the JARPC pattern.

03 / Capabilities

Interfaces & localization

Build pages from JavaScript and standard web primitives.

HTML components

Compose reusable HTML components with JavaScript functions.

CSS layout

Header, footer, and content columns with the Holy Grail layout.

Browser utilities

Client-side helpers for templates, formatting, and interactions.

Language support

Translations, language configuration, and localized routes.

04 / Capabilities

Tools & project structure

Organize application code and work through the development lifecycle.

Application structure

Separate pages, actions, configuration, and static assets.

JavaScript & CSS

Use JavaScript for application logic and CSS for presentation.

Command-line tools

Development, builds, migrations, and deployment commands.

Testing

Test handlers, middleware, plugins, hooks, and HTTP behavior.

Documentation

Start with the fundamentals.

Configure a server and follow the request through your application.

Create a server