Welcome to your first application tutorial! Let's walk through the basics of creating a simple HTTP server application using our framework.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Initialize Project
    Start by creating a new directory for your project and navigate into it: 

    mkdir my_first_app && cd my_first_app

    💡 Tip: Use touch to create a main entry point file like app.js.

  2. Basic Server Setup
    Create a basic server using the following code: 

    const http = require('http');
const server = http.createServer((req, res) => {
  res.writeHead(200, {'Content-Type': 'text/plain'});
  res.end('Hello World!\n');
});
server.listen(3000, () => {
  console.log('Server running on port 3000');
});

    📌 This example uses Node.js's built-in http module.

  3. Test Your Server
    Run the server with: 

    node app.js

    Then visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser to see the output.
    🌐 For more on testing, see our Testing Guide.

Additional Resources

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