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How to Host a Node.js Website for Free ?

Building a website using Node.js can be done for free by utilizing various open-source tools and resources.

Setup Node.js: Make sure you have Node.js installed on computer. You can download it from the official website: https://nodejs.org/

Choose a Framework or Library: There are several frameworks and libraries available for building websites with Node.js. One popular option is Express.js, which is a minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework.

Create Project Directory: Create a new directory for project and navigate into it using the terminal or command prompt.

npm install express --save

Create Your Project Directory

npm init -y

Create Server File:

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});
});

Start Your Server
node app.js

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