sails

Sails is a command line tool and web application framework built on top of Node.js. It is designed to simplify the development process for creating web applications and APIs. With a robust set of features, Sails provides a comprehensive toolset for building scalable and real-time applications.

1. Sails follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern, allowing developers to separate the concerns of their application.
2. It provides a command line interface (CLI) for creating, generating, and managing the project structure.
3. Sails embraces convention over configuration, automating many common tasks and reducing boilerplate code.
4. It offers an intuitive data-driven API for interacting with databases.
5. Sails supports multiple types of databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and more.
6. Real-time functionality is a core feature of Sails, enabling developers to build applications with live updates and WebSocket communication.
7. It supports automatic WebSocket API generation and provides a pub-sub system for real-time communication.
8. Sails includes a built-in authentication and authorization system, making it easier to secure web applications.
9. It integrates well with front-end frameworks and technologies, allowing developers to use their preferred tools on the front-end while using Sails on the back-end.
10. Sails has a vibrant and active community, with a wide range of plugins, extensions, and resources available to support developers in their projects.