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Node.js Development

Professional Node.js development from experienced developers based in Graz, Austria.

Node.js is the runtime environment that underpins our entire backend stack. Its event-driven, non-blocking architecture enables us to build high-performance server applications that efficiently handle thousands of concurrent connections.

We have used Node.js in all backend projects since dectria's founding - from REST APIs and WebSocket servers to CLI tools and automation scripts. For clients like the Raiffeisen Computing Center and the Raiffeisen IT Center Styria, we have built complex Node.js applications with Active Directory integration, document processing and automated PDF generation.

The key advantage of Node.js for us is the unified language across the entire stack: frontend, backend, build tools and deployment scripts - all in JavaScript or TypeScript. This maximizes team productivity and simplifies maintenance.

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Capabilities

What We Build with Node.js

Event-Driven Architecture Async I/O & Non-Blocking Express / Fastify / NestJS REST & GraphQL APIs CLI Tools & Automation Database Connectivity (SQL & NoSQL) Active Directory / LDAP Integration PDF Generation & Document Processing Streams & Real-Time Data Processing npm / pnpm Ecosystem

Use Cases

Typical Use Cases

Scalable APIs & Microservices

High-performance backend services with Node.js that handle thousands of concurrent requests - ideal for customer-facing platforms, SaaS products and real-time applications.

Automation & Scripting

Node.js-based automation solutions for data processing, document generation, email dispatch and third-party system integration - like our projects for the Raiffeisen Computing Center.

Enterprise Integrations

Backend systems connecting to Active Directory, LDAP, MSSQL, third-party APIs and legacy applications - robust integration layers that bridge existing IT landscapes with modern frontends.

References

Projects with Node.js

RRZ Security Handbook
Web Application

Raiffeisen Rechenzentrum (RRZ)

RRZ Security Handbook
RICS Portal
Web Application

Raiffeisen Informatik Center Steiermark (RICS)

RICS Portal
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FAQ

Node.js FAQ

Why does dectria use Node.js for backend development?
Node.js enables a unified language across the entire stack - from frontend to backend to DevOps scripts. The event loop architecture is excellent for I/O-intensive applications like APIs and real-time services. Combined with the vast npm ecosystem, Node.js is our most productive choice for server-side development.
Which Node.js frameworks does dectria use?
We choose the framework on a project-specific basis: NestJS for enterprise applications with complex business logic, Express or Fastify for lightweight APIs and microservices, and Astro for content sites. Our own product NetCero also uses NestJS for its backend.
Is Node.js suitable for large enterprise applications?
Absolutely. Node.js scales excellently horizontally and is used in production by companies like Netflix, PayPal and LinkedIn. Our projects for Raiffeisen demonstrate that Node.js works reliably in the Austrian enterprise environment with strict security and compliance requirements.

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