Introducing Gati: The Backend That Builds, Scales, and Evolves Itself

TL;DR: Gati is a next-generation TypeScript framework that eliminates infrastructure complexity. Write handlers, deploy to Kubernetes, and let the framework handle routing, scaling, versioning, and cloud infrastructure automatically. M1 and M2 are complete, and we're now live on npm! 🎉

The Problem We're Solving

Modern backend development is powerful, but painful. Developers spend more time:

🔧 Fighting infrastructure and deployment pipelines
📝 Writing boilerplate for routing, middleware, and validation
🐛 Debugging version conflicts and breaking changes
☁️ Wrestling with DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes
🔄 Maintaining backward compatibility manually

...than actually building features that matter.

What if your backend could handle all of this automatically?

Meet Gati

Gati (Sanskrit: गति, meaning "motion" or "progress") is a TypeScript framework that takes the chaotic world of distributed systems, deployment pipelines, API versioning, and scaling—and transforms it into something automated, intelligent, and developer-first.

The Core Philosophy

typescript

// That's it—just write your handler
export const handler: Handler = async (req, res, gctx, lctx) => {
  const user = await gctx.modules['db'].users.findById(req.params.id);
  res.json({ user });
};

// ✅ Automatically available at /api/users/:id
// ✅ Auto-scales with Kubernetes
// ✅ Type-safe with full IntelliSense
// ✅ Hot reload in development
// ✅ Production-ready deployment

Let developers write business logic. Let Gati handle everything else.

What Makes Gati Different?

🧠 Business Logic Only

No more infrastructure code. No Docker files. No Kubernetes manifests. No CI/CD pipelines. Just write handlers, and Gati generates everything else.

typescript

// src/handlers/posts/[id].ts
export const handler: Handler = async (req, res, gctx, lctx) => {
  const post = await gctx.modules['db'].posts.findById(req.params.id);
  res.json({ post });
};

That's it. Gati handles:

File-based routing
Request validation
Error handling
Logging and tracing
Deployment manifests
Auto-scaling policies

📦 Cloud-Pluggable Architecture

Deploy anywhere with zero configuration changes:

bash

# Deploy to local Kubernetes
gati deploy dev --local

# Deploy to AWS EKS
gati deploy prod --cloud aws

# Deploy to GCP GKE
gati deploy prod --cloud gcp

# Deploy to Azure AKS
gati deploy prod --cloud azure

One command. Any cloud. Zero DevOps.

⚡ Lightning-Fast Development

Hot reload in 50-200ms. Change your code, see it live instantly.

bash

# Start development server
pnpm dev

# Changes reflect in < 200ms
# No restart needed
# Full type safety maintained

🎮 Visual Debugging

Built-in Playground with three visualization modes:

API Mode — Postman on steroids with version switching
Network Mode — 2D map of your distributed backend
Tracking Mode — 3D visualization of request lifecycle

Debug your backend like never before.

🔄 API Versioning (Coming M3)

Timescape will revolutionize API versioning:

typescript

// Ship breaking changes without fear
// Old clients continue working
// New clients get new features
// Automatic data transformations
// Zero-downtime deployments

"I want the API as it was last Friday" → Just works.

What's Available Today?

✅ M1 & M2 Complete (November 2025)

We've shipped a production-ready foundation:

Core Runtime

Handler execution engine
File-based routing with auto-discovery
Global and local context management
Module system for reusable logic
Middleware pipeline
Structured logging (Pino)
Request tracing

Development Experience

Project scaffolding with npx gatic create
Hot reload (50-200ms)
Development server
TypeScript-first with full type safety
Comprehensive error handling

Deployment

Local Kubernetes (kind)
AWS EKS deployment
GCP GKE deployment
Azure AKS deployment
Auto-scaling (HPA)
Load balancing (Ingress)
Health checks
Rolling updates

Infrastructure

Automated CI/CD pipeline
npm publishing workflow
Documentation deployment
Comprehensive test suite
9 packages published to npm

📦 Published Packages

All packages are live on npm:

@gati-framework/core - Core types and configuration
@gati-framework/runtime - Runtime execution engine
@gati-framework/cli - Development and deployment tools
gatic - Project scaffolding command
@gati-framework/cloud-aws - AWS EKS deployment
@gati-framework/cloud-gcp - GCP GKE deployment
@gati-framework/cloud-azure - Azure AKS deployment
@gati-framework/playground - Visual debugging interface

Get Started in 5 Minutes

1. Create Your First Gati App

bash

# Create a new project
npx gatic create my-app

# Navigate to your project
cd my-app

# Start development server
pnpm dev

Your API is now running at http://localhost:3000 🎉

2. Write Your First Handler

typescript

// src/handlers/hello.ts
import type { Handler } from '@gati-framework/runtime';

export const handler: Handler = (req, res, gctx, lctx) => {
  const name = req.query.name || 'World';
  res.json({ message: `Hello, ${name}!` });
};

Available at: GET /api/hello?name=Gati

3. Deploy to Kubernetes

bash

# Deploy to local Kubernetes cluster
gati deploy dev --local

# Your API is now running in Kubernetes!
# With auto-scaling, health checks, and monitoring

That's it. You're production-ready.

What's Coming Next?

🚧 M3 - Timescape & Type System (November 2025) - IN PROGRESS

I'm currently working on the revolutionary API versioning and type system:

Timescape Versioning:

Timestamp-based version routing
Automatic schema diffing
Bidirectional data transformers
Parallel version execution
Zero-downtime version deployments

Module System:

Enhanced module contracts
Module interfaces and types
Dependency management
Isolated module execution

Type System:

Branded types with constraints
Contract-based validation
Runtime type checking
Schema generation

Ship breaking changes without fear.

🔌 M4 - Module Registry & Marketplace (February 2026)

Public module registry and marketplace for sharing and discovering modules:

Module Registry:

Public npm-like registry for Gati modules
Semantic versioning
Dependency resolution
Module discovery and search

Marketplace:

Browse and install community modules
Module ratings and reviews
Usage statistics
Revenue sharing for module authors (70/30 split)

Module Types:

Database connectors (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, etc.)
Authentication providers (OAuth, JWT, SAML, etc.)
Cache systems (Redis, Memcached, etc.)
Queue systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.)
AI/ML integrations (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
Custom business logic modules

Install modules like npm packages:

bash

# Install a database module
gati module install @gati-modules/postgres

# Install an auth module
gati module install @gati-modules/oauth

# Search for modules
gati module search redis

Build and publish your own modules, earn from the marketplace!

📊 M5 - Control Panel (Q1 2026)

Live monitoring and configuration dashboard:

Real-time metrics and logs
Configuration management
Version management
Deployment controls
Performance insights

Observe and control your backend visually.

🛠️ M6 - SDK Generation (Q1 2026)

Auto-generated typed clients:

bash

gati generate sdk --platform typescript
gati generate sdk --platform python
gati generate sdk --platform go

Type-safe clients for any platform, automatically.

☁️ M7 - CDN & SSL (Q2 2026)

Global distribution and security:

Automatic CDN integration
SSL/TLS provisioning
Multi-region deployment
Edge caching
DDoS protection

Global scale, zero configuration.

Why I Built Gati

As a developer, I was tired of:

Spending 70% of my time on infrastructure
Fearing API changes that might break production
Writing the same boilerplate over and over
Fighting with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud providers
Maintaining complex CI/CD pipelines

I wanted to focus on building features, not fighting infrastructure.

Gati is my answer. A framework that:

Understands your code and generates everything else
Handles versioning so you can ship fearlessly
Deploys anywhere with zero configuration
Scales automatically based on demand
Provides visibility into every request

Real-World Example

Here's a complete user management API:

typescript

// src/handlers/users/index.ts
export const handler: Handler = async (req, res, gctx, lctx) => {
  const users = await gctx.modules['db'].users.findAll();
  res.json({ users });
};

// src/handlers/users/[id].ts
export const handler: Handler = async (req, res, gctx, lctx) => {
  const user = await gctx.modules['db'].users.findById(req.params.id);
  
  if (!user) {
    return res.status(404).json({ error: 'User not found' });
  }
  
  res.json({ user });
};

// src/handlers/users/create.ts
export const handler: Handler = async (req, res, gctx, lctx) => {
  const user = await gctx.modules['db'].users.create(req.body);
  res.status(201).json({ user });
};

That's it. Three files. Zero configuration. Production-ready.

Gati automatically provides:

✅ Routes: GET /api/users, GET /api/users/:id, POST /api/users/create
✅ Request validation
✅ Error handling
✅ Logging and tracing
✅ Auto-scaling
✅ Health checks
✅ Deployment manifests

Community & Open Source

Gati is MIT licensed and open source. As a solo developer, I'm building this in the open and actively looking for contributors and testers!

I Believe In

🌍 Community-driven development
📖 Comprehensive documentation
🤝 Welcoming contributors
🚀 Rapid iteration
💡 Transparent roadmap

How You Can Help

I'm looking for:

🧪 Beta Testers - Try Gati in your projects and share feedback
👨‍💻 Contributors - Help build M3 features (Timescape, modules, types)
📚 Technical Writers - Improve documentation and tutorials
🎨 Designers - UI/UX for the upcoming Control Panel
🌍 Community Builders - Help spread the word

Get Involved

⭐ Star on GitHub - Show your support
📖 Read the docs - Learn how to use Gati
💬 Join discussions - Share ideas
🐛 Report issues - Help improve quality
🤝 Contribute - Build with me

Every contribution matters! Whether it's code, docs, testing, or just spreading the word - I appreciate all help.

The Vision

My goal is to make Gati the backend framework that builds, scales, and evolves itself.

I'm building a future where:

✅ Developers write only business logic
✅ APIs never break (Timescape - coming Nov 2025)
✅ Deployment is one command
✅ Scaling is automatic
✅ Monitoring is visual
✅ Infrastructure is invisible

Backend development should be about solving problems, not fighting tools.

Current Progress

✅ M1 Complete - Core runtime and handler engine
✅ M2 Complete - Cloud deployment and CI/CD
🚧 M3 In Progress - Timescape, modules, and type system (Nov 2025)

Want to be part of this journey? I'm looking for contributors!

Learn more about the Module Registry: Gati Registry Documentation

Try Gati Today

bash

# Get started in 5 minutes
npx gatic create my-app
cd my-app
pnpm dev

# Deploy to Kubernetes
gati deploy dev --local

# You're production-ready! 🚀

Resources

📖 Documentation: krishnapaul242.github.io/gati
💻 GitHub: github.com/krishnapaul242/gati
📦 npm: @gati-framework
💬 Discussions: GitHub Discussions

Community Support

See who's supporting Gati: View Stargazers

Be part of the community! Star the repo to show your support and stay updated.

Join Me on This Journey

Backend development is changing. Infrastructure is becoming invisible. Deployment is becoming automatic. APIs are becoming unbreakable.

I'm building Gati to lead this transformation.

As a solo developer, I'm just getting started, and I'd love for you to be part of this journey.

How to Get Started

🚀 Try Gati - Build something with it
⭐ Star on GitHub - Show your support
💬 Share feedback - Tell me what you think
🤝 Contribute - Help build features
📢 Spread the word - Tell other developers
🧪 Beta test - Try M3 features when ready

Together, we can build the future of backend development.

Special Call for Contributors

I'm actively working on M3 (Timescape & Type System) and would love help with:

Testing Timescape versioning features
Building module system components
Implementing type system contracts
Writing documentation and examples
Designing the Module Registry UI (Feb 2026)
Designing the Control Panel UI (Q1 2026)

Interested? Reach out via GitHub Discussions!

Module Registry Specs: apps/gati-registry

"Gati is not just fast—it's forward." ⚡

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Introducing Gati: The Backend That Builds, Scales, and Evolves Itself ​

The Problem We're Solving ​

Meet Gati ​

The Core Philosophy ​

What Makes Gati Different? ​

🧠 Business Logic Only ​

📦 Cloud-Pluggable Architecture ​

⚡ Lightning-Fast Development ​

🎮 Visual Debugging ​

🔄 API Versioning (Coming M3) ​

What's Available Today? ​

✅ M1 & M2 Complete (November 2025) ​

Core Runtime ​

Development Experience ​

Deployment ​

Infrastructure ​

📦 Published Packages ​

Get Started in 5 Minutes ​

1. Create Your First Gati App ​

2. Write Your First Handler ​

3. Deploy to Kubernetes ​

What's Coming Next? ​

🚧 M3 - Timescape & Type System (November 2025) - IN PROGRESS ​

🔌 M4 - Module Registry & Marketplace (February 2026) ​

📊 M5 - Control Panel (Q1 2026) ​

🛠️ M6 - SDK Generation (Q1 2026) ​

☁️ M7 - CDN & SSL (Q2 2026) ​

Why I Built Gati ​

Real-World Example ​

Community & Open Source ​

I Believe In ​

How You Can Help ​

Get Involved ​

The Vision ​

Current Progress ​

Try Gati Today ​

Resources ​

Community Support ​

Join Me on This Journey ​

How to Get Started ​

Special Call for Contributors ​

Introducing Gati: The Backend That Builds, Scales, and Evolves Itself

The Problem We're Solving

Meet Gati

The Core Philosophy

What Makes Gati Different?

🧠 Business Logic Only

📦 Cloud-Pluggable Architecture

⚡ Lightning-Fast Development

🎮 Visual Debugging

🔄 API Versioning (Coming M3)

What's Available Today?

✅ M1 & M2 Complete (November 2025)

Core Runtime

Development Experience

Deployment

Infrastructure

📦 Published Packages

Get Started in 5 Minutes

1. Create Your First Gati App

2. Write Your First Handler

3. Deploy to Kubernetes

What's Coming Next?

🚧 M3 - Timescape & Type System (November 2025) - IN PROGRESS

🔌 M4 - Module Registry & Marketplace (February 2026)

📊 M5 - Control Panel (Q1 2026)

🛠️ M6 - SDK Generation (Q1 2026)

☁️ M7 - CDN & SSL (Q2 2026)

Why I Built Gati

Real-World Example

Community & Open Source

I Believe In

How You Can Help

Get Involved

The Vision

Current Progress

Try Gati Today

Resources

Community Support

Join Me on This Journey

How to Get Started

Special Call for Contributors