description Feathers.js Overview
Feathers.js is an open-source web framework for Node.js used to build REST APIs and real-time applications. It provides a service-oriented architecture in which application resources are exposed through consistent service methods, with support for transports such as HTTP and WebSockets. It is intended for developers building JavaScript or TypeScript backends, including applications that need live client-server communication.
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What service methods does Feathers.js standardize?
A Feathers service commonly implements `find`, `get`, `create`, `update`, `patch`, and `remove`. Those methods give a messages or users resource a consistent interface across databases, REST, and real-time transports. [Feathers services guide](https://feathersjs.com/guides/basics/services)
Can Feathers.js expose the same service through REST and WebSockets?
Yes, Feathers can expose services through HTTP using Koa or Express and through real-time connections using Socket.IO. A single `messages` service can therefore support REST requests and events such as `created` for connected clients.
Which clients can connect to a Feathers.js server?
Feathers documents clients for Node.js, browsers, React Native, Android, and iOS. The client can use `@feathersjs/rest-client` for HTTP or `@feathersjs/socketio-client` for real-time communication.
What do Feathers hooks and channels do?
Hooks run before, after, or when a service method errors, and they are commonly used for validation, authentication, logging, and permissions. Channels decide which connected clients receive events, such as limiting chat updates to members of one room. [Feathers API documentation](https://feathersjs.com/api/)
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