Node.js Integration in Wappler

[George]

We will be improving that and also adding more integration with the pages manager for new files creation so people don’t create static files per accident

[StevenM]

Well kind off, but I couldn’t work out the above example for routes, because the Routes properties doesn’t look like the images above, there is the “Type” drop down option is where I experienced the error.

It would be good to know when to use: “URL” vs “Page” vs “Content” so to find out I tried them.

[Teodor]

@StevenM sorry i was referring to this tutorial in my posts:

Creating template based pages and layout in Wappler with NodeJS

When creating a website usually you want to include common elements like header/menu and a footer on all you pages. This was possible until now using SSI (server side includes) but this technique requires you to add your SSI on every page you create. With the new template based pages you can setup a main layout, which includes all your common elements and use it to create your site pages. This way you don’t have to include SSI on all the pages you create, as they will just use what’s included…

[brad]

I am stuck on the connecting to database step. Where do I get my database details from?

[s.alpaslan]

check please @brad

[brad]

Thanks Serhat, I got that far but what do I enter for my connection details? Where is my database located?

[Teodor]

@brad

what do I enter for my connection details?

The same you enter for your other projects… just enter your database details

[brad]

So there is no local databse like MAMP Pro for example?

[Teodor]

If you are running your database on a local WAMP/MAMP server just connect to it.

[fdgfdgfdg]

For the routing steps, I don’t have an index.html only index.ejs found in the /views directory.

Is there some step missing where i’m supposed to generate the html file? @Teodor

[JonL]

Don’t let your previous knowledge of how websites are build get in the middle. Just follow the tutorials and docs.

[fdgfdgfdg]

I don’t have any knowledge on that, I was a disappointed bubbler user.

I am trying to follow the tutorial but there is no index.html file in my project??

@JonL

[JonL]

So why are you expecting an index.html?

[JonL]

@fdgfdgfdg

I was a disappointed bubbler user.

That I can understand

[fdgfdgfdg]

Because it’s in the guide

[JonL]

That guide then needs a revamp I would say. You will normally not play with html files. Just .ejs files.

I would say that node server model in wappler is a bit more advanced. If you are just in the process of learning I would stick with php model and in a few weeks when and if you are comfortable with Wappler switch to Node.

[fdgfdgfdg]

I appreciate your advice but for me I spent around three years building my application in bubble and I am so frustrated with the performance and scalability.

I don’t have much time to experiment so it’s a bit awkward. Could you perhaps link me any documentation that could help my understanding on this subject?

[Teodor]

Please check the following tutorial:

Creating template based pages and layout in Wappler with NodeJS

It is a good starting point for creating your layouts and pages. The routes are being created automatically for you.

[jukaks]

yeah this had me super confused also. it would be good to update the documentation.