Learn ADONISJS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Practical Examples
Build a CRUD REST API with Lucid ORM
Create a real-time chat application using WebSockets
Implement JWT-based authentication and authorization
Schedule tasks with AdonisJS queues
Integrate third-party APIs and services
Troubleshooting
Check logs using `node ace serve --watch`
Ensure database connection and migrations are correct
Verify routes and controller bindings
Check middleware execution order
Debug using Node.js inspector or logging
Testing Guide
Use Japa or Jest for unit and integration tests
Test controllers, models, and middleware
Use factories and seeds for test data
Run `node ace test` for automated test execution
Mock external services for reliable testing
Deployment Options
Deploy Node.js app on VPS or cloud servers
Dockerize the application for portability
Use PM2 or systemd for process management
Integrate CI/CD pipelines for automated builds
Horizontal scaling with multiple server instances
Tools Ecosystem
Node.js and npm/yarn
Lucid ORM for database management
Validator for input validation
WebSocket provider for real-time features
Queue system and task scheduler
Integrations
PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MSSQL
Redis for caching and queues
WebSocket clients for real-time apps
Third-party APIs via HTTP client
Cloud services and monitoring tools
Productivity Tips
Use CLI generators for controllers, models, and migrations
Leverage Lucid ORM relationships and query builders
Implement middleware for cross-cutting concerns
Use Edge templates efficiently for server-rendered views
Automate testing and deployment pipelines
Challenges
Learning MVC and framework conventions
Understanding Lucid ORM and relationships
Managing asynchronous code with Promises and async/await
Scaling WebSocket or queue-based applications
Integrating third-party services efficiently