Learn FEATHERSJS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript basics
Understand REST and WebSocket concepts
Learn FeathersJS services and hooks
Integrate databases with adapters
Build real-time apps and scale with multiple services
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Install Node.js, Feathers CLI, create basic service
Week 2: Add authentication and validation hooks
Week 3: Integrate database adapter and persistence
Week 4: Implement real-time events via Socket.io
Week 5: Deploy app and optimize performance
Interview Questions
What is FeathersJS and why use it?
Explain the service and hook system in FeathersJS
How does FeathersJS support real-time applications?
Compare FeathersJS with Express and NestJS
How do adapters integrate databases into FeathersJS services?
Cheat Sheet
npx @feathersjs/cli generate app - scaffold a new project
npx @feathersjs/cli generate service - create a service
npm start - run application
npm test - run tests
Use hooks for pre/post processing service methods
Books
Mastering FeathersJS
Full-Stack Real-Time Apps with FeathersJS
FeathersJS Essentials
Building Microservices with FeathersJS
Practical FeathersJS Projects
Tutorials
Getting started with FeathersJS
Building services and hooks
Integrating real-time channels
Authentication and authorization guides
Deploying FeathersJS apps
Official Docs
https://docs.feathersjs.com
FeathersJS GitHub repository
Community forums and Slack channels
Community Links
FeathersJS GitHub
FeathersJS Discord/Slack
StackOverflow FeathersJS tag
Official documentation
Community tutorials and blogs
Community Support
FeathersJS GitHub repository
FeathersJS Discord and Slack communities
StackOverflow FeathersJS tag
Official documentation and guides
Community tutorials and blog posts