nodejs-best-practices

Node.js framework selection depends on your deployment target, performance needs, and team familiarity. Apply principled decision criteria to evaluate Hono, Fastify, or Express rather than copying fixed patterns to ensure the architecture fits your context.

You need ES modules in your Node.js runtime when modern syntax and tree-shaking matter. Evaluate your Node.js versions and architecture layering requirements to decide if ES modules align with your deployment and performance goals.

The best way to handle async patterns and error handling in Node.js is applying principled reasoning to your specific context. Define decision criteria for error handling and async patterns based on your architecture layering and performance tuning requirements.

Node.js framework selection differs significantly for edge versus enterprise deployments. Edge and serverless contexts favor lightweight runtimes like Hono, while enterprise and full-stack contexts may require Fastify or Express based on specific decision criteria.

Plan your Node.js security posture by applying decision guidance to your architecture choices. Evaluate security alongside framework selection, runtime versions, and deployment planning to ensure your security posture matches your performance and layering requirements.