Node.js HTTP Server Object

Example

Create a server that listens on port 8080 of your computer.

When port 8080 get accessed, write "Hello World!" back as a response:

var http = require('http');
http.createServer(function (req, res) {
res.writeHead(200, {'Content-Type': 'text/plain'});
res.write('Hello World!');
res.end();
}).listen(8080);

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Definition and Usage

The HTTP Server object makes your computer behave as an HTTP server.

HTTP Server Methods and Properties

close()	Closes the server connection
listen()	Makes the server listen to ports on the computer
listening	Returns true if the server is listening for connection, otherwise false
maxHeadersCount	Limits the number of incoming headers
setTimeout()	Sets the server's timeout value. Default is 2 minutes
timeout	Sets, or gets, the server's timeout value

❮ http.createServer()