railjs

Rail.js Framework (Node.js)

Rail.js is a modern backend framework designed for all project sizes — from small prototypes to enterprise-scale applications.
It focuses on developer experience, type-safety, and an architecture that stays clean even as the project grows.

Key Features

• Built on Express.js

  • Leverages the reliability and ecosystem of Express while providing a structured, scalable architecture.

• Object-Oriented Architecture (OOP)

  • Modules, Controllers, Repositories, and Drivers follow clean OOP patterns.
  • Encourages maintainability and separation of concerns.

• Type-Safe by Design

  • Full TypeScript integration.
  • Auto-inferred types for models, repositories, and controllers.
  • IDE auto-complete support across the entire framework.

• Developer Experience Focused

  • CLI tools to generate modules, controllers, and structures.
  • Auto-registering modules and controllers.
  • Clear folder structure to avoid “Structure Hell.”

• Fast Development Cycle

  • Minimal boilerplate code required.
  • Instant scaffolding using rail CLI.
  • Logical architecture reduces time spent navigating files.

• Repository Pattern

  • Powerful data-access abstraction.
  • Supports custom repository logic and type inference.

• Module-Based Architecture

  • Each module encapsulates controllers, repositories, models, and migrations.
  • Ideal for medium to large applications.

• Query Builder

  • Intuitive MySQL query builder (PostgreSQL and others planned).
  • Supports Object Relation Mapping (ORM)

• Migration System

  • Simple and expressive schema builder.
  • Automatic table creation and rollback support.

• Middleware System

  • Route-based, module-based, and global middleware.
  • Flexible pipeline pattern.

• Extensible Ecosystem

  • Future support for plugins, service layer, caching, and unified logging.

• Enterprise-Safe Design

  • Clean architecture for large teams.
  • DI container (planned) for scalable service management.

• Framework-Level Error Handling

  • Unified error handler for consistent response structures.

Enjoyyy!