Fastify·Fastify essentials

Plugins

Plugins encapsulate routes and decorate the instance.

Intermediate 10 min read Lesson 3 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Use fastify.register.
  • Keep features isolated.
  • Decorate for shared helpers.

In plain English

Plugins encapsulate routes and decorate the instance.

  • Use fastify.register.
  • Keep features isolated.
  • Decorate for shared helpers.
plugin.jsJavaScript
export default async function courses(app) {
  app.get('/courses', async () => [])
}

app.register(courses)
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Answer from memory: Which method registers a plugin?

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