Private by default
The Node process listens on 127.0.0.1:3001, leaving public TLS and routing to Nginx.
Express · Nginx-ready
A small Node app with a solid deployment shape.
This example runs privately on the server loopback interface and is designed for Nginx to expose over HTTPS.
Proxy-aware
Express trusts only loopback proxy headers, ready for secure redirects and cookies later.
Easy to check
A compact JSON health endpoint provides a clear future target for monitoring.