Express·Express essentials

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Run behind a process manager or platform with environment configuration.

Beginner 10 min read Lesson 5 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Read PORT from env.
  • Use a process manager.
  • Set production logging.

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Run behind a process manager or platform with environment configuration.

  • Read PORT from env.
  • Use a process manager.
  • Set production logging.
terminalTerminal
PORT=3000 node server.js
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