Node.js HTTPS Module
Example
Create a https server that listens on port 8080 of your computer.
When port 8080 get accessed, write "Hello World!" back as a response:
var https = require('https');
https.createServer(function (req, res)
{
res.writeHead(200, {'Content-Type': 'text/plain'});
res.write('Hello World!');
res.end();
}).listen(8080);
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Definition and Usage
The HTTPS module provides a way of making Node.js transfer data over HTTP TLS/SSL protocol, which is the secure HTTP protocol.
Syntax
The syntax for including the HTTPS module in your application:
var https = require('https');
HTTPS Properties and Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| createServer() | Creates an HTTPS server |
| get() | Sets the method to GET, and returns an object containing the user's request |
| globalAgent | Returns the HTTPS Agent |
| request | Makes a request to a secure web server |
