middleware
: Fired upon a request that originates from the express/polka middleware version of Elder.js. The hook has access to "req" and "next" common in express like middleware.
If you're looking to use Elder.js with express/polka to build a server rendered website, then you'll be interested in this hook as it includes the familiar 'req' and 'next' objects as often used in Express middleware.
- Under the hood Elder.js uses this hook to power the server implementation.
- If you want to change the route of a request, you can do so by modifying the 'request.route' to the name of the new request, and it will be picked up by the default Elder.js server.
- If you're looking to set user or session information stored on the 'req' prop we recommend using a hook to modify the 'request' object or 'data' objects. Change to the request object will be passed down.
- If you're looking to pass in details about the query string deeper into your application, you could use this hook to do so.
- Anything you'd use an Express 'req' or 'next' for you can do and customize other parts of the Elder.js on this hook.
Props :
errors
query
helpers
data
settings
allRequests
routes
req
next
res
serverLookupObject
runHook
shortcodes
request
router
Mutable :
errors
query
helpers
data
settings
allRequests
routes
req
next
res
request
This hook is an 'advanced' hook meaning it geared towards advanced users or plugins.
Stable · Location: prepareServer.ts
