BetaJS-Server is a server-side JavaScript framework extension for the core BetaJS library, providing backend functionalities for applications. It offers capabilities such as database access and persistent storage with explicit support for MongoDB, server-side AJAX request handling, and robust session management. The current stable version is 1.0.29, and while a specific release cadence isn't stated, the version numbering suggests a mature, but potentially slowly evolving project. Its key differentiators include its tight integration with the broader BetaJS ecosystem and its direct provision of common backend patterns like MongoDB interaction and session management, making it suitable for projects already leveraging BetaJS on the frontend or for full-stack JavaScript applications built entirely within the BetaJS paradigm. It explicitly supports NodeJS versions 4.0 up to the latest, indicating ongoing compatibility efforts.
npm install betajs-serverVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
Demonstrates initializing a MongoDB connection and performing basic insert and update operations using BetaJS-Server's database store.
Always use `require()` with the full path to the distribution file (e.g., `require('betajs/dist/beta.js')`) as shown in the documentation. Avoid `import` statements or bare package names directly in ESM contexts unless a transpilation layer or specific loader is configured.While the library might internally use promises, the exposed API uses callbacks. Stick to the `success(function () {})` and `error(function () {})` structure. If integrating with modern async/await code, consider wrapping these calls in new Promises.Consult BetaJS documentation for 'betajs-scoped' to understand its purpose and whether it should be explicitly installed or included in your build if your application requires it. Assume it's not present by default unless explicitly needed.
Ensure all necessary BetaJS components are loaded in the correct order using `require('betajs/dist/beta.js'); require('betajs-data/dist/betajs-data.js'); require('betajs-server/dist/betajs-server.js');`.Start your MongoDB server instance. Verify the connection string in `new BetaJS.Server.Databases.MongoDatabase()` is correct, especially for hostname, port, and database name. Check firewall settings if running on a remote server.
If your project is using `"type": "module"` in `package.json` or `.mjs` files, you must either refactor to use dynamic `import()` or configure a build step (e.g., Babel, Webpack) to transpile CommonJS `require()` calls, or revert to CommonJS (`.js` files without `"type": "module"`) for files using `betajs-server`.