A basic Node.js Express application for demonstration purposes, suitable as a template for Node.js deployments.

• ✅ Express.js server with ES6+ modules
• ✅ Environment configuration with dotenv
• ✅ Proper error handling and graceful shutdown
• ✅ Health check endpoint
• ✅ JSON response format
• ✅ Development and production ready

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Set up environment variables:

   cp .env.example .env

   Edit .env file to configure your PORT and other settings.

3. Start the application:

   # Production
   npm start
   
   # Development (with auto-restart)
   npm run dev

4. Test the application: Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000

• GET / - Main endpoint returning app status
• GET /health - Health check endpoint

.
├── index.js          # Main application file
├── package.json      # Project dependencies and scripts
├── .env.example      # Environment variables template
├── .gitignore        # Git ignore rules
└── README.md         # This file

This application is ready for deployment to various platforms:

• Docker: Can be containerized easily
• Cloud platforms: Compatible with Heroku, Railway, Render, etc.
• VPS: Can be deployed on any VPS with Node.js support

MIT