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Yaxin Yuan
11,191 PointsWhere should I put node.js code?
I sorta need the big picture.
I bought a web host and a domain. I used to upload static html and css to it to make a entry-level website. Now that I've learnt node.js to create a responsive website(createServer()). I am wondering how does node.js fit in this big picture? Should I sign in my server management system and put the code there since it is "server side programming"?
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jason chan
31,009 PointsYou push your code up with git and heroku toolbelt. Heroku has a free teir. Plus it's easy to set up.
Easy way to deploy node app is with heroku. https://devcenter.heroku.com/articles/getting-started-with-nodejs#introduction
Digital ocean is alternative https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-a-mean-js-stack-on-an-ubuntu-14-04-server
Rich Zimmerman
24,063 PointsYou'll need a web hosting provider that either has NodeJS installed on the back end or gives you access to your directory.. like AWS gives you an option to start up a server with ubuntu, you SSH into the IP address and install node and all your modules you might use through the SSH connection.
Here is a detailed instructional video for that specific scenario so you have an idea.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxhFq64FQzA