What is a Good NodeJS Workflow, Editor Tools & Framework?
Programming editors and frameworks that simplify complex client-side development and server-side development goes a long way in helping developers attain higher grounds in web development than it was ever possible before. Things have changed drastically, but most importantly; the manner in which developers interact with their web development process has mutated to a different realm. JavaScript i.e. more popular as a client side scripting language has emerged as a full-fledged programming language just like Java or .Net etc. Now, with JavaScript we can write server side codes as well without compromising on the quality of the application; in fact, it is making the process more efficient and easier than before.
NodeJS is a JavaScript framework having the capability to handle server requests just like Apache Tomcat seems as a miracle for the industry. Who had imagined JavaScript to be used as a server? But, this is now possible with NodeJS. NodeJS is highly proficient in multiple and concurrent request handling. It does the task in a more systematic approach to avoid critical situations like deadlock and resource blocking. Anyway, now we will discuss on few renowned editors, workflow and frameworks for NodeJS. Below are some workflow, editors and frameworks for NodeJS that not just provide enhanced control over code in software application development, but also help benefit from the mainstream technologies. And they all contribute to building real-time applications with utmost ease and miscellany across distributed devices. Primus for expert developers: It renders a common low level interface to developers, enabling them to smoothly converse in real-time. Unlike most other frameworks that complicate real-time interaction, Primus functions more like an abstraction layer, and helps thwart module lock-in. With this, developers are no longer required to rewrite API when their project requirements change. It even features a hassle-free, stream compatible interface for both the client and the server. And its unique offline detection feature makes it a super choice for experienced NodeJS developers. It is more popular as a npm manager in the industry that enables NodeJS developers easily switch between different frameworks in a hassle free manner; because everything is taken care by the Primus itself. Features like real-time framework switching, package management and built-in reconnect have made it stand strongly in the industry. Locomotive for those who have the thirst for speed: Developers who seek an intriguing code with faster development should try Locomotive, which is a uniquely designed web framework for NodeJS. The software integrates a predictable file layout and familiar MVC patterns - offering a well-built structure for controllers and routes. It helps create a smooth app development with ease of use, for certain. With its unique MVC architecture, the NodeJS JavaScript developer will gain the maximum speed from the in-built resource isolation technology. On the contrary, it will improve the performance and scalability of the application to a higher level. It can be integrated with any template engine making it flexible enough to deal with ever changing demands of the industry. RESTFul Routing is yet another benefit that Locomotive provides for its users or JavaScript NodeJS developers. Other features like Convention over configuration, Routing helpers and Built on Express can help NodeJS developer while creating innovative web server applications in an efficient manner. WebStorm- A JetBrains IDE for NodeJS: Developed by Jet Brains, WebStorm is an exceptional IDE for JavaScript. It is a lightweight yet feature-rich code editor that provides complete support for NodeJS and JavaScript. The tool helps users produce high-quality codes, and benefit from features such as automated, safe refactorings, error detection, smart code completion, and strong navigation. Smart code completion or Auto Code Completion can help NodeJS developers in writing JavaScript code quickly on the IDE. It has features like break point for testing purposes and to find out the flow of a piece of code in an application. Navigation feature helps in quick code navigation and file navigation with a single click with a search key. Altogather, it’s an amazing IDE for NodeJS developers. Cloud 9- the cloud based IDE for NodeJS: It is for gratis, and impressively provides users with powerful online code editing capabilities. Cloud 9 is basically a cloud-based IDE, supporting app development tool comes embedded with live previewing and built-in image editor. Using this, developers can easily write, run and debug their code; all in the air i.e. Cloud. So, it is the most advanced and future ready technology for NodeJS and should be used by every NodeJS developer. And not to forget, its unique key binding editor function that enriches NodeJS experience. Grasshopper Web applications revere Grasshopper as a flexible framework designed for NodeJS. Infused with a bundle of features, the web app framework comes with integrated support for dependency injection, session management support for custom session storage, and Gzip compression of responses. These features not only boost the performance of an application, but also increase the productivity of the application. The security limitations are highly emphasized in this framework and they have taken extensive care in this platform. The software also filters for intercepting requests, lends support to i18n, and manages updation and validation of models from forms. StrongLoop- API server for NodeJS application: StrongLoop is an ideal API server that enables users to conveniently optimize and cluster NodeJS applications. The web app framework is most known for its StrongOps, an in-house product, and lets users efficiently build APIs for web, mobile, and other devices. It also allows users to write business logic in NodeJS, and connect to several data sources. Atom- the tiny dynamite: Although there are other notable NodeJS editors and frameworks as well, Atom sumps up our list. The text editor basically comes embedded with contemporary code completion functions. There are eight syntax themes and four user interfaces that come integrated into Atom, all of them adding enhanced customization for the user. The open-source application further helps users create cross-platform applications using popular web technologies. Besides the above listed workflows, editors and frameworks, there are many potential software tools available in the industry; some are even more powerful than our listed ones, but probably in dormant or hidden stage making us unable to grasp them. Anyway, we are open to take your suggestions. Please do suggest for even better listing in coming days. If you are looking to outsource software development to a trusted software services provider, then it would help to know that Mindfire Solutions has top notch JavaScript development team in India which has executed hundreds of projects in the domain. We build applications which best suit our customer’s budget and business interests.