Accelerating Server-Side Development with Fastify: A comprehensive guide to API development for building a scalable backend for your web apps

Manuel Spigolon

Matteo Collina

Maksim Sinik

$31.99

4.8 (10 Ratings)

eBook Jun 2023 406 pages 1st Edition

Manuel Spigolon

Matteo Collina

Maksim Sinik

$31.99

4.8 (10 Ratings)

eBook Jun 2023 406 pages 1st Edition

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Written by Fastify's core contributors to help you adopt the Fastify mindset for API development
Gain an architectural overview of Fastify’s microservices development capabilities and features
Build complete apps in Fastify, from application design to production

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This book is a complete guide to server-side app development in Fastify, written by the core contributors of this highly performant plugin-based web framework. Throughout the book, you’ll discover how it fosters code reuse, thereby improving your time to market. Starting with an introduction to Fastify’s fundamental concepts, this guide will lead you through the development of a real-world project while providing in-depth explanations of advanced topics to prepare you to build highly maintainable and scalable backend applications. The book offers comprehensive guidance on how to design, develop, and deploy RESTful applications, including detailed instructions for building reusable components that can be leveraged across multiple projects. The book presents guidelines for creating efficient, reliable, and easy-to-maintain real-world applications. It also offers practical advice on best practices, design patterns, and how to avoid common pitfalls encountered by developers while building backend applications. By following these guidelines and recommendations, you’ll be able to confidently design, implement, deploy, and maintain an application written in Fastify, and develop plugins and APIs to contribute to the Fastify and open source communities.

Who is this book for?

This book is for mid to expert-level backend web developers who have already used other backend web frameworks and are familiar with HTTP protocol and its peculiarities. Developers looking to migrate to Fastify, evaluate its suitability for their next project, avoid architecture pitfalls, and build highly responsive and maintainable API servers will also find this book useful. The book assumes knowledge of JavaScript programming, Node.js, and backend development.

What you will learn

Explore the encapsulation techniques implemented by Fastify
Understand how to deploy, monitor, and handle errors in a running Fastify instance
Organize the project structure and implement a microservices architecture
Explore Fastify's core features such as code reuse, runtime speed, and much more
Discover best practices for implementing Fastify in real-world RESTful apps
Understand advanced backend development concepts such as performance monitoring and logging

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Tristan Lucas Feb 08, 2024

I’ve learned a lot of concepts about backend development. Concrete principles to feed your brain and thorough about the framework. It definitely convinced me to use Fastify or at least give a try.

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Dan C Jul 19, 2023

The book "Accelerating Server-Side Development with Fastify" is highly recommended for developers who want a unique learning experience and a deeper understanding of Fastify. It combines practical development techniques, insights into the framework's internals, and industry best practices, enabling developers to confidently build high-performing applications and explore advanced features.The book's structure, real-world project development, personal insights from the authors, and detailed guide on testing make it a valuable resource for both beginners and seasoned developers. It offers an in-depth exploration of Fastify's concepts, provides a practical context for learning, and shares valuable tips and tricks not found in official documentation.Highly recommend anyone interested in Node.js development read this book it would be an invaluable resource for their professional experience.

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Matthew Gisonno Jun 13, 2023

I wish I had this book sooner! I just completed my first Fastify project. Coming from a word of Express, I was skeptical... But I can tell you from first-hand experience, Fastify is where you want to be. This book will help you get there.This book is a treasure trove for any engineer eager to master Fastify and RESTful API development. It's a deep dive into the world of Fastify, a high-performance web framework for Node.js, and MongoDB, a popular choice for building robust APIs.The book brilliantly unpacks Fastify's core features, from its plugin system to encapsulation and route handling. It also shines a light on the power of JSON Schema for validation and serialization, a key tool for ensuring data integrity.The second part of the book is a practical guide to building RESTful APIs with MongoDB. It's a step-by-step journey, covering everything from defining data models to implementing route handlers and validating request parameters. The real-world examples of a to-do list application bring the concepts to life and make the learning experience truly engaging.While the book is a comprehensive guide, it would be even more valuable with a deeper integration of Fastify with other popular Node.js technologies, such as Next.js. A more holistic view of how all these pieces fit together to form a complete application would also be beneficial.This book is a must-read for both beginners and seasoned developers. It's a perfect blend of theory and practice, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to level up their Fastify and RESTful API skills.

Adjustyourtone Jul 01, 2023

If Node is what you're using, then Fastify is a fantastic choice for your web server and this book sums up why very well. It goes over all the configuration needed to make the server work for you and even covers how to customize lessor thought of items, like the structured logger, which was always a pain point for me personally.Having used Fastify for years, you can build amazingly performant APIs in Node. This book will help you get there and will be a valuable resource as you build out functionality.

Fatma Zaman Jul 17, 2023

This is a groundbreaking book that provides a unique learning experience for developers. As a developer, I enjoyed diving into Fastify's inner workings and gaining a deeper understanding of its operations. The book combines practical development techniques with valuable insights into the framework's internals, offering a solid foundation for building applications.What sets this book apart is its exploration of Fastify's architectural choices, design patterns, and performance optimizations that make it a standout backend framework for Node. Understanding the inner workings empowered me to make informed decisions and optimize my code for performance and scalability. The book's emphasis on industry best practices expanded my overall understanding of backend development.Overall, "Accelerating Server-Side Development with Fastify" is an invaluable resource that equips developers with practical skills and a deeper understanding of the framework's architecture and design principles. It has enabled me to confidently develop high-performing applications and explore Fastify's advanced features.

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