

837: You Should Drop Express and Try Hono
19 snips Oct 21, 2024
CJ Reynolds, a web developer and creator of the Hono web framework, discusses the benefits of this fast, lightweight framework designed for JavaScript runtimes. He explains its features like familiar route creation, type-safe middleware, and built-in JSX support. CJ highlights how Hono integrates seamlessly with Next.js and enhances development efficiency with powerful tools for validation and structured logging. He also shares insights on the supportive community around Hono, making it an appealing choice for modern web developers.
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Hono Overview
- Hono is a modern JavaScript web framework similar to Express.
- It supports backend APIs, server-rendered apps (with Hono X), and JSX.
Familiar Routing
- Try Hono for its familiar route creation if you're used to Express.
- Hono's syntax makes defining backend endpoints easy.
Platform Support
- Consider Hono for its broad platform support.
- It offers adapters for various environments, from Cloudflare to AWS Lambda.