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How do I deploy a Node.js application with JavaScript into production?

Asked on Sep 23, 2025

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Deploying a Node.js application into production involves several steps to ensure it runs efficiently and securely. Below is a basic example of how you might set up a simple Node.js server for production.

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        const express = require('express');
        const app = express();
        const PORT = process.env.PORT || 3000;

        app.get('/', (req, res) => {
            res.send('Hello, World!');
        });

        app.listen(PORT, () => {
            console.log(`Server is running on port ${PORT}`);
        });
        <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

This example uses the Express framework to create a simple HTTP server.
The server listens on a port defined by the environment variable "PORT" or defaults to 3000.
To deploy:

Ensure Node.js and npm are installed on your server.
Transfer your application files to the server.
Install dependencies by running "npm install".
Set environment variables as needed (e.g., "PORT").
Use a process manager like PM2 or a service manager like systemd to keep the server running.
Configure a reverse proxy (e.g., Nginx) to handle incoming requests and forward them to your Node.js application.

Always ensure your application is secure and optimized for production use.

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