Finding the Right Fit:
Comparing 6 Popular Node.js Web Frameworks
Node.js’s popularity can be attributed to its ease of adoption with JavaScript developers, a lightweight and performant core, and suitability for applications across platforms.
In this guide, we will look specifically at six Node.js web frameworks:
- Express
- Koa
- hapi
- restify
- Loopback
- Fastify
The following factors will be considered when looking at each web framework:
- Popularity and community involvement
- How easy is it to get started? Installation and basic ‘Hello World’ examples
- Performance
- Security
- A summary of advantages and disadvantages
