Fastify: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v4.28.1(28 days ago)

This package is actively maintained.Types definitions are bundled with the npm packageNumber of direct dependencies: 16Monthly npm downloads

Fastify is a fast and low overhead web framework for Node.js, focused on providing high performance and developer productivity. It is built with a plugin architecture that allows developers to add functionality as needed, keeping the core framework lightweight. Fastify boasts impressive speed benchmarks and is known for its efficient request processing and low memory consumption.

Compared to other popular Node.js frameworks like Express, Fastify offers better performance due to its streamlined design and optimized architecture. It is actively maintained with regular updates and a growing community of contributors, making it a reliable choice for building scalable and high-performance web applications.

Alternatives:
express+
koa+
hapi+
restify+
polka+
micro+
sails+
feathers+
nestjs+
adonisjs+

Tags: node.jsweb frameworkperformanceplugin architecturelow overhead