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Introducing NalthJS - A security framework for the web.

Hi everyone 👋

I’m Kirubel, an 18-year-old developer, and I recently built NalthJS, a security-first web development framework designed to help developers build robust web applications without worrying about common security pitfalls.

Why I built NalthJS

When I started working on web apps, I noticed that even popular frameworks often left critical security tasks (like input validation, XSS prevention, and CSRF protection) up to the developer. Mistakes here can be costly.

I wanted a framework that:

Handles common security threats by default.

Is lightweight and fast.

Still flexible for modern web development needs.


Key Features

Built-in security: Automatic protection against XSS, CSRF, SQL injection, and other common web vulnerabilities.

Easy routing and middleware: Simple, clear syntax to organize your backend logic.

Minimal setup: Get started in minutes with a single command.

Extensible: Add custom middleware, plugins, or integrations as needed.


Quick Start

Install NalthJS via npm:

npx create-nalth my-app
cd my-app
npm start
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That’s it — a secure, ready-to-go server in under 10 lines of code. 🚀

Try It Out

Check out the full documentation here: https://www.nalthjs.com/docs
Star ⭐ the GitHub repo if you find it useful: https://github.com/nalikiru-dev/nalth.js

I’d love feedback from other developers, feature requests, or contributions — it’s still early days, and your input can help shape NalthJS into a tool the community loves.


Why It Matters

Security shouldn’t be optional. NalthJS is my attempt to make building safe web apps easier, faster, and more reliable for everyone — especially young developers like me who want to focus on building features, not fixing vulnerabilities.

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