Simple Node.js Web Server

Simple Node.js Web server with SSL support.

Running the Web server

• Standard ports: node server.js
• Customs ports: node server.js 8080 4430

Workaround for browsing to localhost using SSL

1. Run node server.js
2. Open Chrome and browse to https://localhost
3. Click on ADVANCED
4. Click on Proceed to localhost (unsafe)

This workaround is useful for testing purposes because, for example, a Web App may require access to the webcam and that is not allowed using a non-secure connection.

Running the Web server in the background

1. Install Forever: npm install -g forever
2. Start the server: forever start -a -l /dev/null -c node server.js > /dev/null 2>&1
3. Stop the server: forever stop -a -l /dev/null -c node server.js > /dev/null 2>&1