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When to Use Flowra

Flowra shines when a project needs clear boundaries, repeatable patterns, and a strong developer experience. If those traits matter, Flowra is likely a fit.

Flowra is a great fit when

  • You are building modular APIs with multiple features or teams.
  • You want consistent service and controller patterns across the codebase.
  • You need repeatable scaffolding for modules, migrations, and resources.
  • Your API needs database access with clear conventions and connection management.
  • You want Express compatibility with more structure and tooling.

Flowra might be too much when

  • The project is a single endpoint or a short-lived script.
  • You are deploying serverless functions where cold-start size matters.
  • You want a no-structure, rapid prototype that will not be maintained.

A quick decision check

QuestionIf "yes"If "no"
Will this API grow beyond a handful of routes?Flowra helps keep it organized.Express alone might be enough.
Do you have multiple developers or teams?Flowra provides shared patterns.A lighter setup could be fine.
Do you value scaffolding and consistent structure?Flowra is a strong match.You can skip the framework layer.

Flowra is not about adding ceremony. It is about giving you a clear, repeatable system when the codebase starts to scale.