Wasp is a declarative full-stack web framework that enables developers to build and deploy applications by defining their architecture in a centralized configuration. By using a high-level specification, the framework automates the orchestration of frontend, backend, and database components, ensuring that infrastructure concerns like routing, authentication, and data modeling are handled consistently across the entire stack.
The framework distinguishes itself through its compiler-driven approach, which translates declarative configurations into cohesive, production-ready codebases. It provides end-to-end type safety by automatically propagating data types from database schemas to the frontend, and it abstracts network communication by exposing backend functions as type-safe remote procedure calls. This architecture eliminates repetitive boilerplate by automating database migrations, CRUD operations, and the provisioning of containerized development environments.
Beyond its core orchestration capabilities, the platform includes integrated modules for common application requirements such as real-time bidirectional communication, background task scheduling, and identity management. It supports rapid development through pre-configured templates for subscription-based software, including built-in integrations for payment processing and email services.
The project is designed for TypeScript-based development and provides extensive editor intelligence, including autocompletion and real-time diagnostics for configuration files. Developers can initialize and manage their projects through a command-line interface that handles everything from scaffolding to cloud deployment.
