http module
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What is http module?
The http module is Node.js's built-in module for creating HTTP servers and making HTTP requests. It provides low-level access to the HTTP protocol, giving you full control over request and response handling. Most developers use a framework like Express or a library like Axios on top of it.
Free resources to learn http module
- Official docsNode.js http.get() documentation
- Official docsNode.js http.request() documentation
- ArticleHow To Create an HTTP Client with Core HTTP in Node.js
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http module: common questions
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Is this http module tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 66 of 113 in the free Node.js roadmap, in stage 9, Monitor Changes (Dev). If you are new to Node.js, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.