Learn HAPI with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Performance Notes
Use asynchronous handlers for non-blocking I/O
Leverage caching with Catbox for frequent queries
Optimize plugin load order
Monitor event loop for blocking operations
Scale horizontally with Node.js clusters
Security Notes
Validate inputs with Joi
Use Hapi authentication strategies
Configure HTTPS and security headers
Sanitize outputs to prevent XSS/CSRF
Keep dependencies updated and monitor vulnerabilities
Monitoring Analytics
Server logs for request and error tracking
Performance metrics via Prometheus or NewRelic
Monitoring plugin health and status
Error tracking with Sentry or Rollbar
Custom analytics via plugin events
Code Quality
Follow Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript conventions
Write unit and integration tests with Lab/Code
Modularize routes and plugins
Maintain consistent project structure
Use CI/CD pipelines for builds and tests