Guides

Learn how to install and configure Cortado from scratch, initialize your project structure, and create your very first API route to handle requests. Perfect for beginners who want a fast, no-stress introduction to backend development.

Understand how to secure your API endpoints by implementing token-based authentication. You’ll learn how to control access to private data, set up role-based permissions, and protect critical routes from unauthorized users.

Explore how to create secure webhook listeners that receive and process real-time data from services like Stripe or Lemon Squeezy. Learn how to validate events, structure payloads, and trigger internal automation flows.

Discover how to streamline backend asset management with automated workflows. From tagging and resizing images to organizing metadata and optimizing file delivery, this guide helps you build smart, scalable asset pipelines.

Dive into WebSocket support in Cortado to create real-time interactions. You’ll learn how to send and receive live updates, manage client channels, and build features like collaborative tools, dashboards, or messaging systems.

Deliver personalized API responses based on user context, preferences, or locale. This guide covers how to detect request variations and serve custom output, making your app smarter, more relevant, and more engaging.