Welcome to the Basic Node.js Application! This repository provides a simple Node.js application that serves as a starting point for developers looking to learn about and deploy a Node.js app. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this guide will help you set up and run the application with ease.
- Prerequisites
- Installation
- Running the Application
- Testing the Application
- Project Structure
- Contributing
- License
Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:
- Node.js (>= 14.x) installed on your machine.
- npm (Node package manager) which comes with Node.js.
- Basic command line knowledge.
To install this application, follow these steps:
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/stackblogger/basic-nodejs.git cd basic-nodejs -
Install the required dependencies:
npm install
To run the application, execute the following command in your terminal:
node startBy default, the application will start on port 3000. You can access it by navigating to http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.
To test the application, you can use the built-in routes or create new tests:
- Start the application as mentioned above.
- Open a web browser or a tool like Postman.
- Access the following endpoint:
GET /
You should see a page on the root endpoint.
Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or want to report a bug, please open an issue or submit a pull request.
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch:
git checkout -b my-feature - Commit your changes:
git commit -m 'Add some feature' - Push to the branch:
git push origin my-feature - Open a pull request
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
Thank you for using this Basic Node.js Application! We hope you find it useful as you continue your journey in learning Node.js. Happy coding!