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Richard Foss
Richard Foss

Reputation: 101

node.js web server as a standalone application

I have created a node.js-based web server (Javascript file) that serves a web page incorporating Javascript to mobile devices for the control of immersive sound.The web server uses native modules for MIDI and pcap communication. It also uses express for the delivery of the web page. The web server is started from the command line (node M3Dserver.js). I would like it to be a standalone application that can be given to a user to install and run. I have installed node-webkit (nw), and have been able to access the native modules by using nw-gyp. Using express has been a problem. I see that there is node-webkit-express. This appears to be a prototype only tested on Linux. I am concerned that I am heading down a path that is not well trod. Is there a more 'standard' approach to creating a standalone app from the Javascript file of a node.js web server? Would appreciate any feedback, thanks!

Upvotes: 3

Views: 1689

Answers (1)

user5879320
user5879320

Reputation:

Given your problems using express I would definitely suggest using the hapi code libary (http://hapijs.com) as the library will have all of them functionality you need but without the complexity of setup it seems you are having trouble with. In the API documents in the site and the walk-through you will find everything you need to get started on a distribution ready app of the sort you are trying to write.

Upvotes: 1

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