feathers-docs
The FeathersJS Book
The official documentation for Feathers, a framework for building real-time web and mobile apps.
This repository contains the official documentation for Feathers, a framework for building real-time web and mobile applications. Think of it as the instruction manual — it explains how to use Feathers to create apps where data updates instantly across all connected devices, without needing to refresh the page.
The docs are organized to help people at different skill levels. If you're brand new, there's a quick-start tutorial to get you building something in minutes. Once you're past the basics, there are deeper guides that show how to handle more complex scenarios. The repository also functions as a reference, so experienced developers can look up specific features or configurations without reading cover to cover.
Developers would use these docs when they decide to build with Feathers — whether they're creating a chat app, a collaborative editing tool, a real-time dashboard, or any other application where instant updates matter. The framework handles a lot of the tricky networking and synchronization work behind the scenes, so developers can focus on their app's unique logic instead of reinventing real-time communication from scratch.
The documentation is made available in multiple formats — HTML for reading in a browser, PDF for offline viewing, and ePub or Mobi for e-readers — so people can access it however they prefer. This is a living document that stays current with updates to the framework itself.
Where it fits
- Follow the quick-start tutorial to build a first Feathers app in minutes.
- Look up a specific Feathers feature or configuration as a reference.
- Download the docs as PDF or ePub to read offline while learning Feathers.