Sails

Sails is an open-source MVC (Model-View-Controller) framework for Node.js, designed to simplify the development of custom, enterprise-grade applications. It emulates familiar MVC patterns found in frameworks like Ruby on Rails but is tailored for modern, data-driven APIs and scalable, service-oriented architectures. The framework allows developers to build entire applications using JavaScript, from front-end to back-end, promoting consistency and productivity. Sails is particularly well-suited for developers and teams looking to rapidly build robust Node.js applications with built-in support for real-time features via WebSockets and flexible database integration. It includes a powerful ORM called Waterline, which provides a unified data access layer across various databases, including both SQL and NoSQL. The framework also offers features like auto-generated REST APIs and declarative security policies, significantly reducing the amount of boilerplate code required. Its front-end agnostic nature means it can be paired with any client-side technology, such as Angular, React, or mobile platforms. Sails aims to accelerate development cycles, enabling the creation of production-ready applications in weeks rather than months, and offers commercial support for businesses seeking accelerated development and best practices.