A rich framework for building web applications and services. **hapi** is a simple to use configuration-centric
framework with built-in support for input validation, caching, authentication, and other essential facilities.
**hapi** enables developers to focus on writing reusable application logic instead of spending time building
infrastructure. The framework supports a powerful plugin architecture for pain-free and scalable extensibility.
For the latest updates and release information follow [@hapijs](https://twitter.com/hapijs) on twitter.
Current version: **1.0.0**
Node version: **0.10** required
[](http://travis-ci.org/spumko/hapi)
## Getting started
Start by creating a _package.json_:
```
npm init
```
Install **hapi** and have it saved to your _package.json_ dependencies:
```
npm install hapi --save
```
Create an _'index.js'_ file and with the following contents:
```javascript
var Hapi = require('hapi');
// Create a server with a host and port
var server = Hapi.createServer('localhost', 8000);
// Add the route
server.route({
method: 'GET',
path: '/hello',
handler: function () {
this.reply('hello world');
}
});
// Start the server
server.start();
```
Launch the application (`node .`) and open 'http://localhost:8000/hello' in a browser.
## More information
- For the **latest updates** follow [@hapijs](https://twitter.com/hapijs).
- For more **information, tutorials, and references** on the currently published version, visit [**hapijs.com**](http://hapijs.com)
- Information about the **work-in-progress** in the master branch:
- [API reference](/docs/Reference.md)
- [Upcoming breaking changes](https://github.com/spumko/hapi/issues?labels=breaking+changes)
- For **discussions** join the [#hapi channel](http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=hapi) on irc.freenode.net
- Any **issues or questions** (no matter how basic), open an issue.