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Introduction

Let's discover Lunox in less than 5 minutes.

Overview​

Lunox is a Node.js framework that aims to bring Laravel's features to the Node.js environment. If you are not familiar with Laravel, you can check out their website. We support all basic Laravel features but make it as simple as possible.

Why Use the Lunox Framework​

Why choose Lunox? Here's a basic guide to help you decide.

  1. Lunox is ideal if you want static typing and the modern syntax of Node.js. It uses ESM modules and TypeScript by default.
  2. Lunox is perfect for developers who prefer a lightweight MVC framework. It is built on top of polka as the HTTP server and vite as the frontend tooling.
  3. Lunox supports React and Svelte as template engines. We plan to support other languages in the future.

Comparing with Other Frameworks​

Syntax​

There are many Node.js frameworks inspired by Laravel, such as Adonis and Nest.js. As a Laravel developer, transitioning from Laravel to Adonis or Nest.js can be challenging. While these are good frameworks, they cannot replace Laravel as they have their own style. Lunox was created as a bridge for Laravel developers transitioning to the Node.js environment. Lunox's syntax is designed to be as close as possible to Laravel. For example, it includes how to use facades, macros, service containers, middleware, and artisan commands. If you are a Laravel developer, you should love this framework.

Template Engine​

Many frameworks use their own template engines, such as edge and hbs, but Lunox takes a different approach. Since we are in the Node.js environment with various frontend libraries and frameworks available, such as React.js, Vue, and Svelte, we integrate them into our application. For this reason, Lunox is shipped with vite as the frontend tooling and uses svelte as the default view. Currently, Lunox supports svelte and react as template engines. We will integrate other languages in the future, so stay tuned.

Prerequisites​

For a better development experience, here are the recommended system requirements:

  1. Use pnpm as the package manager.
  2. Use Node.js v14.x or later. v16.x (stable version) is recommended.