Learn LOOPBACK with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Performance Notes
Use lightweight connectors and optimized queries
Minimize synchronous operations in controllers
Leverage caching for repeated data
Scale via Node.js clustering for high concurrency
Monitor API response times using built-in metrics
Security Notes
Enable authentication and authorization decorators
Validate and sanitize user input
Use HTTPS in production
Protect sensitive configuration via environment variables
Regularly update Node.js and LoopBack dependencies
Monitoring Analytics
Built-in logging middleware
Integration with Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog
Metrics tracking for API response times
Error tracking via Sentry or Rollbar
Custom analytics through services
Code Quality
Follow Node.js and TypeScript best practices
Unit and integration tests using Jest or Mocha
CI/CD pipelines for automated builds
Modularize controllers, repositories, and middleware
Code reviews and linting for maintainability