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23 articles

How JSON Server Uses lowdb for In-Memory JSON Database Operations

Discover how JSON Server leverages lowdb for in-memory JSON database operations. Learn about its adapters, normalization, and event handling for efficient data management.

how-to-guide

Mar 1, 2026

How JSON Server's service.ts Implements Core Business Logic: A Deep Dive

Explore JSON Server's service.ts to understand how it builds a REST API from JSON data, managing CRUD, queries, and relationships. Master its core business logic.

deep-dive

Mar 1, 2026

How app.ts Creates the HTTP Server and Defines Routes in JSON Server

Discover how app.ts in JSON Server builds the HTTP server and defines routes. Learn about middleware, RESTful routes, and CRUD operations.

internals

Mar 1, 2026

What Is the Role of bin.ts in JSON Server's CLI?

Explore the vital role of bin.ts in JSON Server's CLI. Discover how it manages argument parsing, database setup, server startup, and live-reload for efficient API development.

internals

Mar 1, 2026

How to Customize JSON Server with Custom Routes and Middleware

Learn how to customize JSON Server with custom routes and middleware. Easily extend your mock API using the createApp function and Tinyhttp compatible middleware for flexible development.

how-to-guide

Mar 1, 2026

How to Use Complex Where Queries with the _where Parameter in JSON Server

Master complex where queries in JSON Server using the _where parameter. Learn to filter resources with precision using advanced field operators and logical conditions. Boost your API development today.

how-to-guide

Mar 1, 2026

Deployment Options for JSON Server: A Complete Guide to Hosting Your Mock API

Explore diverse JSON Server deployment options from local machines to cloud platforms like Heroku Vercel Netlify AWS Lambda Google Cloud Run and Azure. Host your mock API easily.

how-to-guide

Mar 1, 2026

How to Migrate from JSON Server v0 to v1: Complete Upgrade Guide

Easily migrate from JSON Server v0 to v1. Learn how to update pagination, relationships, IDs, and CLI flags with this complete upgrade guide.

migration-guide

Mar 1, 2026

How to Secure JSON Server in a Production Environment: 7 Essential Hardening Steps

Secure JSON Server in production with 7 essential steps. Learn to restrict CORS, implement authentication, guard HTTP verbs, and use a reverse proxy to protect your API.

how-to-guide

Mar 1, 2026

Performance Considerations for JSON Server with Large JSON Databases

Discover performance issues with JSON Server and large databases. Understand memory pressure and latency with O(N) scans and full rewrites for datasets over thousands of records.

performance

Mar 1, 2026

How to Write Tests for JSON Server Customizations: A Complete Guide

Learn to write tests for JSON Server customizations using Node.js native test runner and LowDB. Test live endpoints with fetch and assert against HTTP instances.

how-to-guide

Mar 1, 2026

How the JSON Server Routing System Works: From HTTP Request to CRUD Operation

Explore the JSON Server routing system. Discover how it maps HTTP requests to CRUD operations using tinyhttp and middleware, delegating data tasks to a Service class.

internals

Mar 1, 2026

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