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tombh/node-js-sample

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2014-07-31

JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

TLDR

A bare-bones Node.js and Express web server template, mainly used as a minimal test app for evaluating deployment tools and Heroku hosting.

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    What it does
      Runs a basic web server
      Serves as a test app
      Deploys to Heroku
    Tech stack
      Node.js
      Express
      npm
    Use cases
      Learn Node basics
      Test deployment tools
      Deploy to Heroku
    Audience
      Node beginners
      Deployment testers

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Clone this template as a starting point to learn how a basic Node.js and Express server works.

USE CASE 2

Use this minimal app to test a new deployment tool without the complexity of a real application.

USE CASE 3

Deploy this sample to Heroku to learn the platform's basic deployment workflow.

What is it built with?

Node.jsExpressJavaScript

How does it compare?

tombh/node-js-sample3rd-eden/ircb.ioa15n/a15n
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2014-07-312016-11-162019-04-07
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity1/52/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopergeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
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Prompt 1
Show me how to clone this node-js-sample repo, install dependencies, and run the server locally on port 5000.
Prompt 2
Walk me through deploying this node-js-sample app to Heroku step by step.
Prompt 3
Help me extend this bare-bones Express server in node-js-sample to add a new route that returns JSON.

Frequently asked questions

What is node-js-sample?

A bare-bones Node.js and Express web server template, mainly used as a minimal test app for evaluating deployment tools and Heroku hosting.

What language is node-js-sample written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes Node.js, Express, JavaScript.

Is node-js-sample actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2014-07-31).

What license does node-js-sample use?

No license information was mentioned in the explanation.

How hard is node-js-sample to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is node-js-sample for?

Mainly developer.

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