本文对比了在node环境下建立后端服务的几种常用方式之间的区别,从便捷度、中间件、路由、异步、社区、受欢迎程度、websocket支持、性能、可扩展性和学习难度几个方面对它们做了细致的对比。
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使用便捷度:
- 本地
http
模块:需要手动处理许多细节,相对较繁琐。 express
包:非常简便易用,提供了高级抽象,使创建服务器和路由变得简单。koa
包:也相对简便,但与express
类似,提供了更多的中间件控制。
- 本地
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中间件支持:
- 本地
http
模块:支持最低,需要手动处理所有中间件功能。 express
包:拥有广泛的中间件生态系统,可以轻松添加各种中间件。koa
包:同样具有广泛的中间件支持,但与express
不同的是它使用异步中间件。
- 本地
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路由:
- 本地
http
模块:需要手动配置路由,较为繁琐。 express
包:内置支持路由,可轻松定义路由和处理程序。koa
包:也内置支持路由,提供了强大的路由功能。
- 本地
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Async/Await 支持:
- 本地
http
模块:不支持异步/等待。 express
包:支持异步/等待,可以编写更具表现力的代码。koa
包:同样支持异步/等待,鼓励使用异步中间件。
- 本地
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社区支持:
- 本地
http
模块:社区支持有限。 express
包:活跃的社区,有大量的插件和资源可用。koa
包:同样有活跃的社区,提供丰富的中间件和资源。
- 本地
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受欢迎程度:
- 本地
http
模块:相对不受欢迎,因其复杂性而不常用。 express
包:非常受欢迎,被广泛采用。koa
包:也受欢迎,尤其在异步场景中。
- 本地
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HTTP/2 支持:
- 本地
http
模块:需要手动配置以启用 HTTP/2。 express
包:内置支持 HTTP/2,可以轻松启用。koa
包:同样内置支持 HTTP/2。
- 本地
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WebSocket 支持:
- 本地
http
模块:需要手动实现 WebSocket。 express
包:支持 WebSocket,可以使用中间件方式集成。koa
包:同样支持 WebSocket,可通过中间件方式实现。
- 本地
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性能:
- 本地
http
模块:性能相对较低,特别是在高负载情况下。 express
包:性能良好,但不如其他包那么轻量。koa
包:性能良好,特别适用于异步代码。
- 本地
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可扩展性:
- 本地
http
模块:可扩展性有限,需要自行处理大部分功能。 express
包:高度可扩展,具有丰富的中间件和插件。koa
包:同样高度可扩展,支持异步中间件。
- 本地
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学习曲线:
- 本地
http
模块:学习曲线较陡峭,需要深入了解 HTTP。 express
包:学习曲线适中,易于入门。koa
包:同样学习曲线适中,但对异步编程有更高的要求。
- 本地
特性 | 本地 http 模块 |
express 包 |
koa 包 |
其他知名包 |
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使用便捷度 | 中等 | 简便 | 简便 | 各有不同 |
中间件支持 | 最低 | 广泛支持 | 广泛支持 | 各有不同 |
路由 | 手动配置 | 内置支持 | 内置支持 | 各有不同 |
Async/Await 支持 | 无 | 是 | 是 | 各有不同 |
社区支持 | 有限 | 活跃 | 活跃 | 各有不同 |
受欢迎程度 | 较不受欢迎 | 非常受欢迎 | 受欢迎 | 各有不同 |
HTTP/2 支持 | 手动配置 | 是 | 是 | 各有不同 |
WebSocket 支持 | 手动实现 | 中间件方式 | 中间件方式 | 各有不同 |
性能 | 低到中等 | 良好 | 良好 | 各有不同 |
可扩展性 | 有限 | 高 | 高 | 各有不同 |
学习曲线 | 较陡峭 | 中等 | 中等 | 各有不同 |
English version
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Ease of Use:
- Native
http
Module : Using the nativehttp
module requires manual configuration for routing, request handling, and response generation. It is considered less user-friendly for beginners. express
Package :express
provides a high-level, easy-to-use framework for building web applications. It abstracts many low-level details, making it user-friendly.koa
Package :koa
offers a simpler and more lightweight API compared toexpress
, making it easy to use for building web applications.- Other Famous Packages : The ease of use varies among other packages, with some offering simplicity similar to
express
orkoa
, while others may have unique complexities.
- Native
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Middleware Support:
- Native
http
Module : The nativehttp
module has minimal built-in middleware support, and you need to manually implement middleware if needed. express
Package :express
offers extensive middleware support with many built-in middleware functions and the ability to create custom middleware easily.koa
Package :koa
also provides extensive middleware support, and its middleware functions are more lightweight and flexible compared toexpress
.- Other Famous Packages: Middleware support varies among other packages, with some having rich middleware ecosystems.
- Native
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Routing:
- Native
http
Module : Routing in the nativehttp
module requires manual configuration using regular expressions or custom logic. express
Package :express
has built-in routing with easy-to-define routes using HTTP methods and URL patterns.koa
Package : Similar toexpress
,koa
has built-in routing with middleware-like route handlers.- Other Famous Packages : Routing mechanisms differ among other packages, with some using similar approaches to
express
orkoa
.
- Native
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Async/Await Support:
- Native
http
Module : The nativehttp
module lacks built-in support for async/await, making handling asynchronous operations more challenging. express
Package :express
supports async/await out of the box, allowing for more readable asynchronous code.koa
Package :koa
is designed around async/await, making it easy to handle asynchronous operations.- Other Famous Packages: Async/await support varies among other packages, with some adopting modern JavaScript features.
- Native
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Community Support:
- Native
http
Module : The community support for the nativehttp
module is limited, with fewer community-contributed modules and resources. express
Package :express
has an active and large community with abundant resources, tutorials, and third-party middleware.koa
Package :koa
also has an active community, although it may be smaller thanexpress
.- Other Famous Packages: Community support varies depending on the popularity of each package.
- Native
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Popularity:
- Native
http
Module : The nativehttp
module is less popular for building web applications compared to higher-level frameworks. express
Package :express
is very popular and widely used for building web applications in Node.js.koa
Package :koa
is popular, although it may have a slightly smaller user base compared toexpress
.- Other Famous Packages: Popularity varies among other packages based on their unique features and use cases.
- Native
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HTTP/2 Support:
- Native
http
Module : Enabling HTTP/2 support in the nativehttp
module typically requires manual configuration. express
Package :express
provides built-in support for HTTP/2 with easier configuration.koa
Package : Similar toexpress
,koa
supports HTTP/2 with convenient configuration options.- Other Famous Packages: HTTP/2 support may vary among other packages, and manual configuration may be required.
- Native
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Websocket Support:
- Native
http
Module : Implementing Websockets using the nativehttp
module requires manual coding and is more challenging. express
Package : Websocket support inexpress
can be achieved using middleware but is not as straightforward as in other packages.koa
Package : Similar toexpress
, Websocket support inkoa
can be implemented using middleware.- Other Famous Packages: Some packages may offer more straightforward Websocket support with dedicated modules.
- Native
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Performance:
- Native
http
Module : Performance of the nativehttp
module is moderate and can be less efficient for complex applications. express
Package :express
offers good performance for many use cases and is optimized for speed.koa
Package :koa
also provides good performance and is known for its lightweight design.- Other Famous Packages: Performance varies among other packages depending on their implementation and optimizations.
- Native
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Extensibility:
- Native
http
Module : The nativehttp
module has limited extensibility, and custom features require more effort to implement. express
Package :express
is highly extensible with a robust ecosystem of middleware and extensions.koa
Package :koa
is known for its extensibility, allowing developers to create custom middleware easily.- Other Famous Packages: Extensibility varies among other packages, with some offering rich extension mechanisms.
- Learning Curve :
- Native
http
Module : The nativehttp
module has a steeper learning curve, especially for beginners, due to its low-level nature. express
Package :express
has a moderate learning curve and is considered more accessible for developers.koa
Package :koa
also has a moderate learning curve, and its lightweight design can make it easier to grasp.- Other Famous Packages: The learning curve for other packages depends on their specific design and complexity.
- Native
Feature | Native http Module |
express Package |
koa Package |
Other Famous Packages |
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Ease of Use | Moderate | Easy | Easy | Varies |
Middleware Support | Minimal | Extensive | Extensive | Varies |
Routing | Manual | Built-in | Built-in | Varies |
Async/Await Support | No | Yes | Yes | Varies |
Community Support | Limited | Active | Active | Varies |
Popularity | Less Popular | Very Popular | Popular | Varies |
HTTP/2 Support | Manual Configuration | Yes | Yes | Varies |
Websocket Support | Manual Implementation | Middleware | Middleware | Varies |
Performance | Low to Moderate | Good | Good | Varies |
Extensibility | Low | High | High | Varies |
Learning Curve | Steeper | Moderate | Moderate | Varies |