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Creating A Server Using Nodejs

This document provides a step-by-step guide on creating a server using Node.js, starting with the installation of Node.js and setting up a basic HTTP server. It also covers enhancing the server with Express.js for more features and easier routing. The guide concludes by emphasizing the flexibility of Node.js for server setup and potential expansions as applications grow.

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Creating A Server Using Nodejs

This document provides a step-by-step guide on creating a server using Node.js, starting with the installation of Node.js and setting up a basic HTTP server. It also covers enhancing the server with Express.js for more features and easier routing. The guide concludes by emphasizing the flexibility of Node.js for server setup and potential expansions as applications grow.

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Creating a server using

nodejs

Creating a server using nodejs


May 12, 2025

Creating a server using nodejs

Setting Up a Basic Node.js Server


1. Install Node.js

Begin by installing Node.js from the oFcial


website: https://nodejs.org. After installation, verify it by
running:

node -v

This command should display the installed Node.js


version.

2. Create a Simple HTTP Server

Utilize Node.js's built-in http module to create a basic


server. Create a Ole named server.js and add the
following code:

javascript

const http = require('http');

const hostname = '127.0.0.1';


const port = 3000;

const server = http.createServer((req, res) =


res.statusCode = 200;
res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'text/plain')
res.end('Hello World\n');
});

server.listen(port, hostname, () => {


console.log(`Server running at http://${hos
});

This script sets up a server that responds with "Hello


World" to any incoming request. Node.js

3. Run the Server

In your terminal, navigate to the directory


containing server.js and execute:

node server.js

Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000 to see


the server in action.

Enhancing with Express.js


For more robust features and easier routing, Express.js is
a popular choice.

1. Initialize Your Project

Create a new directory for your project, navigate into it,


and initialize a new Node.js project:RunJS

npm init -y

2. Install Express

Install Express using npm:Medium+1RunJS+1

npm install express

3. Create an Express Server

Create a Ole named server.js and add the following


code:

const express = require('express');


const app = express();
const port = 3000;

app.get('/', (req, res) => {


res.send('Welcome to my server!');
});

app.listen(port, () => {
console.log(`Server is running on port ${po
});

This script sets up an Express server that responds with


"Welcome to my server!" when the root URL is
accessed.Medium

4. Run the Express Server

In your terminal, execute:

node server.js

Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser to see the


Express server in action.

Conclusion
Whether you opt for the basic http module or the more
feature-rich Express framework, Node.js provides the
tools needed to set up a server eFciently. This
foundational setup can be expanded with additional
routes, middleware, and integrations as your application
grows.

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