Chan.js

Chan.js is a lightweight MVC framework developed in pure JavaScript based on Express. It embodies functional programming concepts, offering superior performance, clear code, and easy-to-follow processes that ensure high maintainability.

features

• Built on top of Express
• Supports ES6 syntax
• Modular Design
  • Supports multiple module routes
  • Supports multiple module views
  • Supports multiple module controllers
  • Supports multiple module services
• Plugin-based architecture
• Lightweight (core code within 300 lines)
• Long-term maintenance

Conventions Over Configuration

|- app
    |- config 
    |- module 
        |- module1 
            |- controller 
            |- service 
            |- view 
            |- router.js 
        |- module2 
            |- controller 
            |- service 
            |- view 
            |- router.js
    |- extend 
    |- middleware 
    |- plugin 
        |- plus-module1 
            |- controller 
            |- service 
            |- view 
            |- router.js 
        |- module2 
            |- controller 
            |- service 
            |- view 
            |- router.js
    |- public 
|- index.js

Initialization Process

• Initialization
• Load configuration
• Load modules
  • Load services
  • Load controllers
  • Load routers
• Load extensions
• Load plugins
  • Load services
  • Load controllers
  • Load routers
• beforeStart() Hook to merge configurations from the database into the configuration
• run() Start the server

Official Website

A CMS system developed with Chan.js Website：https://www.chancms.top

Highlights

• Configuration files
• Multi-module MVC structure
• Plugin MVC support
• CORS cross-origin configuration support
• MySQL database support
• Route control
• Art-template template engine
• Static resources management
• Cookie handling
• Logging capabilities

run

const Chanjs = require("chanjs");
const chan = new Chanjs();
// Load middleware
chan.beforeStart(fn);
// Scan modules
chan.start();
// Start the server
chan.run();

This framework is designed for developers who seek a balance between simplicity and functionality, providing a robust foundation for building web applications with ease.