Node.js
beginner
15 min
What is a Server?
Learn about What is a Server? in Node.js.
What is a Server?
A server is a computer or program that listens for requests from clients and sends back responses. In web development, a server hosts your application and provides data and files.
Real-World Example
When you open a website, your browser asks a server for the page. The server sends the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files back.
Practice
Ping a website from your terminal using ping google.com to see a server responding.