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Sails.js

The MVC framework for Node.js

The MVC framework for Node.js. Build custom, enterprise-grade Node.js apps in weeks, not months. The most popular MVC framework for Node.js.

23K
GitHub Stars
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TypeScript
medium
Learning Curve
3.8
DX Score
Visit Website → Documentation GitHub

Pricing

Model
free
Free Tier
MIT licensed, fully open source

Features

  • ✓ MVC architecture
  • ✓ Waterline ORM
  • ✓ Auto-generated REST APIs
  • ✓ Blueprint routes
  • ✓ WebSocket support
  • ✓ Database agnostic
  • ✓ Session management
  • ✓ Security policies
  • ✓ Asset pipeline

Pros

  • + Rails-like conventions
  • + Fast API scaffolding
  • + WebSockets built-in
  • + Flexible ORM
  • + Enterprise support available

Cons

  • - Aging architecture
  • - Less active development
  • - Heavy for small apps
  • - Learning curve

Best For

enterprise startup

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