A Practical Guide to Graceful Shutdown in Node.js Applications

When developing Node.js applications, most developers focus on startup logic, initializing servers, connecting databases, and handling requests. However, it’s equally important to consider what happens when your application stops. In modern deployment environments such as Galaxy, Docker, or PM2, servers are frequently stopped, restarted, or replaced during scaling operations or updates. Without proper shutdown handling, […]

Error Handling and Logging in Node.js with Winston

When building backend applications with Node.js, it’s easy to overlook error handling and logging, especially in the early stages of development. Many developers rely heavily on console.log() for debugging; however, this approach quickly falls short in production environments, where stability, scalability, and maintainability are essential. Errors are inevitable, whether they come from user input, third-party […]