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JavaScript Build a Simple Dynamic Site with Node.js Creating a Simple Server in Node.js Creating a Simple Server

Posted by Adam Lyles Kauffman
Adam Lyles Kauffman
14,016 Points

host name?

why was the host name 127.0.0.1? also is there a connection between ip and ports? would we have to use a different port but the same ip if creating another server? ive been trying to grasp a better understanding on ports and such lately. thanks!

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Owen McComas
Owen McComas
8,472 Points
Owen McComas
Owen McComas
8,472 Points

I had the same question while going though this course as well! That is just the localhost IP. As to why the localhost is that seemingly non-intuitive and specific IP, appears to be just is left to speculation. I found this resource of some of that speculation which was interesting to me.

(https://www.howtogeek.com/126304/why-is-the-localhost-ip-127.0.0.1/)