Introduction to Hapi.js

1. Overview and Philosophy
   • Introduction to Hapi.js: Its history, purpose, and core philosophy.
   • Comparison with other frameworks like Express.js, highlighting unique features of Hapi.js.
2. Setting Up the Environment
   • Installing Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager).
   • Setting up a Hapi.js project from scratch.
   • Basic structure of a Hapi.js application.

Core Concepts

1. Server Creation
   • Creating a Hapi server instance.
   • Understanding server configurations and options.
2. Routing
   • Defining routes with various HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
   • Route handlers: processing requests and sending responses.
   • Route parameters and query strings.
3. Request and Response Lifecycle
   • Understanding the lifecycle of a request.
   • Accessing request data (headers, payload, parameters).
   • Sending responses and customizing response formats.