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How Node's `http` module actually works underneath every framework - the socket, parser, and stream model that Express, Fastify, and NestJS all build on top of rather than replace.
Learn Node.js HTTP fundamentals with 10 examples using http.createServer. Explore request/response, routing, and server creation.
Implement HTTP routing in Node.js without a framework. Learn to match URLs and methods using http.createServer for simple services.
Learn to build HTTP request pipelines with composable middleware functions, handling concerns like logging or authentication consistently.
Tune HTTP keep-alive and connection timeouts for Node.js servers behind reverse proxies like NGINX or ALB to prevent 502 errors and connection issues.
Discover 25 essential HTTP best practices for Node.js backends. Learn to set timeouts, manage connections, handle request bodies, and use proper status codes.
A single-page roundup of every highlight bullet from the 8 pages in the HTTP Fundamentals section, grouped by source page so you can scan all 46 takeaways without opening each article individually.