Node.js Server

A simple Express.js server with environment variable support and health check endpoint.

Features

• Express.js web server
• Environment variable configuration using dotenv
• Health check endpoint
• 10-second startup delay
• CORS support

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 14 or higher)
• npm

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd nodejs-server

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory:

NAME=Your Name

Usage

1. Start the server:

node app.js

2. The server will start after a 10-second delay and be available at http://localhost:3000

API Endpoints

GET /

Returns the value of the NAME environment variable.

Response:

Your Name

GET /health

Health check endpoint that returns server status and uptime.

Response:

{
  "status": "healthy",
  "timestamp": "2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z",
  "uptime": 123.456
}

Environment Variables

• NAME - The name to display on the root endpoint

Dependencies

• express - Web framework for Node.js
• dotenv - Loads environment variables from .env file

License

ISC