Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vertracloud.app/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Requirements
- Node.js installed locally
- Account on Vertra Cloud
Project Structure
Configuration
package.json
vertracloud.config
Complete Example
Deploy
- Exclude
node_modulesfrom the project - Compress into ZIP or connect via GitHub
- Select Node.js as language
- Configure memory (256MB for simple APIs, 512MB+ for heavy processing APIs)
- Click “Create Application”
Available Versions
| Version | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 24.5.0 | Latest | Node.js 24.5.0 (latest version) |
| 22.18.0 | Recommended | Node.js 22.18.0 LTS (recommended for production) |
| 20.18.0 | Stable | Node.js 20.18.0 with extended support |
Differences from Express
| Aspect | Express | Fastify |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Good | Superior (up to 2x faster) |
| Validation | Manual or middleware | Built-in with JSON Schema |
| Plugins | Simple middleware | Encapsulated plugin system |
| TypeScript | Via @types | Native support |
Notes
- Fastify has built-in schema validation — use it to ensure request integrity
- For TypeScript, compile to JavaScript before deployment
- The built-in logger from Fastify appears in dashboard real-time logs
- Enable auto-restart for production applications