Crate a Simple NodeJS Server

In this quick tutorial, you'll learn how to create a basic server using Node.js.

1. Set Up Your Project

First, create a new folder for your project and navigate into it:

  mkdir node-server
  cd node-server

Then, initialize the project with npm:

  npm init -y
  

2. Create the Server

Create a new file called server.js:

  touch server.js

Inside this file, add the following code:

  import { createServer } from 'node:http'
    
  const hostname = '127.0.0.1'
  const port = 3000
    
  const server = createServer((req, res) => {
    res.statusCode = 200
    res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'text/plain')
    res.end('Hello World')
  })
    
  server.listen(port, hostname, () => {
    console.log(`Server running at http://${hostname}:${port}`)
  })

3. Run the Server

To start the server, run this command:

  node server.js

Open your browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:3000, and you should see the message "Hello, World!".

You’ve successfully created a simple Node.js server. Enjoy coding!