Feathers basics
===============

This guide covers the basics and core concepts of any Feathers
application.

:doc:`./setup`

Learn how to install and get started with Feathers.

:doc:`./starting`

Create your first Feathers application that works in NodeJS and in the
browser.

:doc:`./services`

The heart of every Feathers application and the core concept for
abstracting data access.

:doc:`./hooks`

Middleware for services to handle validation, authorization, logging,
populating related entities, sending notifications and more.

:doc:`./rest`

Learn how to turn a service into a REST API.

:doc:`./databases`

Learn how to easily connect to databases.

:doc:`./real-time`

Expose your database-backed services through full-feature REST and
real-time APIs.

:doc:`./clients`

Use a Feathers REST and real-time API server through Feathers in the
browser.

:doc:`./generator`

Shows how to install the Feathers CLI and the patterns it uses to
structure an application.