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Web APIs with Sails

Kelvin Omereshone

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The "Web APIs with Sails" workshop focuses on creating Node.js web APIs with the Sails framework.

The workshop begins with a beginner's introduction to the Sails framework, we touch on getting started with Sails, installing Sails in your machine, then touch on Sails framework philosophy, concepts, and features.

We continue with the hands-on building of a Web API in Sails from Scratch and test the endpoints with Postman. We round up writing tests for the endpoints, setting up a GitHub action to run our tests when we push to GitHub then deploy our Web API to Heroku cloud.

Prerequisites:

A good understanding of JavaScript and Node.js fundamentals. I prefer to use VS Code for code editing but you can use and editor you want. I expect a preinstall of Node.js and NPM

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FAQ

Sails.js is an MVC framework for Node.js, designed to emulate Ruby on Rails. It provides a similar structure and setup, allowing for the easy assembly of web applications. Core features of Sails.js include the ability to handle data-driven APIs, real-time functionality with WebSockets, and service-oriented architecture. It is built on top of Express, offering additional layers for easier and more elegant application development.

Sails.js improves server-side development by offering a configuration that allows developers to quickly build efficient and secure applications. It incorporates features like automatic handling of security concerns and setup configurations, making Node.js server-side development less painful and reducing the risk associated with application scaling and data management.

Yes, Sails.js supports real-time applications as it comes with built-in WebSockets. This feature enables developers to easily create applications such as chat services, online games, and in-app notifications that require real-time data updates.

Notable companies that use Sails.js include Microsoft, Amazon, Paystack, and Postman. These companies leverage Sails.js for its robust features that support large-scale and real-time applications, demonstrating its capability to handle significant user loads and data-intensive operations.

Sails.js is versatile enough to build various types of web applications including REST APIs, real-time applications, full-stack MVC apps like e-commerce sites, and more. It's comparable to frameworks like Ruby on Rails and Laravel, allowing the creation of feature-rich, scalable applications across different domains.

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Kelvin Omereshone

118 min

02 Aug, 2021

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This workshop introduces the Sales framework for building web APIs with Node.js. Sales provides a clear structure for codebases and includes building blocks for real-time functionality. It is used by companies like Microsoft and Amazon. The workshop covers topics such as building endpoints, creating models, handling user authentication, and creating and retrieving suites. The workshop concludes with next steps and resources for further learning.

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