How to Quick-Start With Node.js Html WebServer on Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca 32-64bit GNU

May 12, 2015 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Node.js WebServer Quick Start for Mint Linux

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Getting-Started with Node.js Html Static WebServer on Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca i386/amd64 GNU Desktop/Server.

Node.js is an Amazing New Javascript Stuff that is at the Same Time either a Web Server and a Web Development Framework.

Node.js is Well Known for his Performances and Scaling Attitudes derived from a Single Thread Non-Blocking Architecture “First, come, first served”.

Node.js Quick Start on Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca - Featured
  1. Open a Shell Terminal Emulator Window
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

    Linux Mint Node.js WebServer Quick Start - Featured
  2. How to Install Latest Node.js on Mint Linux

    Node.js Installation for Mint
  3. Installing Needed Node.js Modules.

    sudo npm install content serve-static
  4. Making Node.js WebServer Directories
    Example:

    mkdir -p ~/Documents/node.js/webserver/static
  5. Making Node.js WebServer Script.

    cd ~/Documents/node.js/webserver
    nano webserver.js

    Append something like:

    var connect = require('connect');
    var serveStatic = require('serve-static');
    
    var app = connect();
    app.use(serveStatic("./static"));
    app.listen(5080);
    

    Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor ;)

  6. Running the Local WebServer.

    node webserver.js
  7. Creating a Hello World Node.js Html.

    nano ./static/hello.html

    Insert some Html content like:

    <!DOCTYPE html>
    <html>
    <head>
    <title>Hello-World from Node.js</title>
    </head>
    <body>
    Hello World from a Node.js WebServer!
    </body>
    </html>
    
  8. Open Html Page on Browser
    Point to:

    http://localhost:5080/hello.html

    You should be Happily Greeted with an: “Hello World from a Node.js WebServer!”


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