Overview
Chain processing objects to handle requests
Middleware Pattern
5 implementations available
When to Use
- When you need to abstract data access logic
- When you want to make your code testable
- When you need to support multiple data sources
- When you want to decouple business logic from infrastructure
Available Implementations
Node.js Server
Production-ready Hono server for Node.js with @hono/node-server
npx hanma add hono-basic --framework hono
Security headers via secureHeaders()Structured JSON logging for observabilityHealth, ready, and live endpoints for k8s
Cloudflare Workers
Hono server for Cloudflare Workers with typed bindings
npx hanma add hono-cloudflare-workers --framework hono
Typed bindings for KV, D1, R2Edge caching with cache() middlewareGeo context (colo, country, city)
CORS Middleware
Environment-driven CORS configuration
npx hanma add hono-cors --framework hono
Environment-driven originsProduction/development modesValidation helper
JWT Authentication
JWT middleware with RBAC support
npx hanma add hono-jwt --framework hono
JWT verificationRole-based access controlToken extraction
Logger Middleware
Structured request logging with timing
npx hanma add hono-logger --framework hono
Request timingColor-coded outputStatus code logging
Basic Example
// Middleware Pattern implementation example
// This shows the basic structure of middleware pattern in Hono
// Define your interface
interface IRepository {
findAll(): Promise<T[]>;
findById(id: string): Promise<T | null>;
create(data: CreateDto): Promise<T>;
update(id: string, data: UpdateDto): Promise<T>;
delete(id: string): Promise<void>;
}
// Implement the pattern
class MiddlewareRepository implements IRepository {
async findAll(): Promise<T[]> {
// Implementation
}
async findById(id: string): Promise<T | null> {
// Implementation
}
async create(data: CreateDto): Promise<T> {
// Implementation
}
async update(id: string, data: UpdateDto): Promise<T> {
// Implementation
}
async delete(id: string): Promise<void> {
// Implementation
}
}
// Use the pattern
const repository = new MiddlewareRepository();
const items = await repository.findAll();
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middleware Pattern?
Chain processing objects to handle requests. It's a well-established software design pattern that helps organize code for better maintainability and testability.
How does Middleware Pattern work with Hono?
Hono provides excellent support for this pattern through its dependency injection system and middleware composition.
What are the benefits?
Improved testability, separation of concerns, easier maintenance, and flexibility to change implementations without affecting business logic.
When should I avoid this pattern?
For very simple applications with minimal logic, the pattern may add unnecessary complexity. Use judgment based on project requirements.