Node.js By Example

Adding a form to create pages

Every user in our social network should be able to browse and create pages. This is a completely new functionality. So, we will need a new route and controller.

1. Let's start by updating frontend/js/app.js, as follows:

   .add('pages', function() {
     if(userModel.isLogged()) {
       var p = new Pages();
       showPage(p);
     } else {
       Router.navigate('login');
     }    
   })
   .add(function() {
     Router.navigate('home');
   })

2. Just above the default handler, we will register a route that creates an instance of a new controller called Pages. We will make sure that the visitor is logged in before seeing the page. In the same file, at the top, we will add var Pages = require('./controllers/Pages');.
3. Let's dive into the controllers/Page.js file and see how you ...