Broadway is a lightweight library designed for adding extensibility and hookable middleware customization to server applications. The current stable version is 4.1.0, though it was last published over eight years ago, indicating it is an abandoned project with no active release cadence. Its core differentiator is its minimal footprint and generic 'hook' mechanism, powered by the `understudy` library, which allows developers to inject custom logic into application lifecycle events and middleware chains. It is primarily intended for use with CommonJS modules and older Node.js environments (specifically requiring Node.js 8 or higher). While it demonstrates integration with frameworks like Express, it offers a foundational, unopinionated approach to modular application design through its `mixin` and `perform` capabilities.
npm install broadwayVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This quickstart demonstrates initializing a Broadway `App`, mixing in Express.js, registering a `preboot` hook, defining basic Express routes, and starting the HTTP server.
Consider migrating to a modern, actively maintained application framework or extensibility library. If forced to use Broadway, ensure thorough testing in your specific Node.js environment and be aware of potential security risks.
Avoid using `broadway` for new projects. For existing projects, evaluate the risk of using unmaintained software and plan for migration to an actively supported alternative.
Always use `const App = require('broadway');` to import Broadway. If your project is ESM-first, you might need to use a CommonJS wrapper or reconsider using this library.Ensure you are using CommonJS `require` syntax: `const App = require('broadway');`.Confirm your import statement is `const App = require('broadway');` and you are instantiating it as `new App(...)`.Run `npm install broadway` or `yarn add broadway` in your project directory.