# node-js-sample A barebones Node.js app using [Express 4](http://expressjs.com/). ## Running Locally Make sure you have [Node.js](http://nodejs.org/) and the [Heroku Toolbelt](https://toolbelt.heroku.com/) installed. ```sh git clone git@github.com:heroku/node-js-sample.git # or clone your own fork cd node-js-sample npm install npm start ``` Your app should now be running on [localhost:5000](http://localhost:5000/). ## Deploying to Heroku ``` heroku create git push heroku master heroku open ``` Alternatively, you can deploy your own copy of the app using the web-based flow: [](https://heroku.com/deploy) ## Documentation For more information about using Node.js on Heroku, see these Dev Center articles: - [10 Habits of a Happy Node Hacker](https://blog.heroku.com/archives/2014/3/11/node-habits) - [Getting Started with Node.js on Heroku](https://devcenter.heroku.com/articles/getting-started-with-nodejs) - [Heroku Node.js Support](https://devcenter.heroku.com/articles/nodejs-support) - [Node.js on Heroku](https://devcenter.heroku.com/categories/nodejs) - [Using WebSockets on Heroku with Node.js](https://devcenter.heroku.com/articles/node-websockets) # NodeJS_heroku