Express Error Handler

Overview:

The express-error-handler is a graceful error handler designed for Express applications. It not only handles errors in a graceful manner but also addresses a DOS exploit that can be triggered by manual bad request errors.

Features:

• Custom Handlers: Specify custom handlers for specific status codes.
• View Files: Render view files in response to specific status codes, with the option to set a default view.
• Static Files: Send static files in response to specific status codes, with the option to set a default static file.
• Graceful Shutdown: Includes a feature for graceful shutdowns on unrecoverable errors.
• Error Protection: Protects against 4xx error DOS attacks.
• Customizable JSON Error Object: Allows customization of the JSON error object.
• Framework Support: Works seamlessly with 'express' (default) or 'restify' frameworks.

Summary:

The express-error-handler is a valuable tool for Express applications, offering a variety of features to handle errors gracefully and efficiently. It provides functionalities like custom handlers, view files, static files, and more to enhance the error-handling process in your application. By addressing vulnerabilities like DOS exploits and providing graceful shutdown options, this error handler is a practical solution for developers looking to improve their app's error management capabilities.