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SOAP Explained: With Javascript

What is SOAP? SOAP is like a set of rules that helps different computer programs talk to each other. Imagine you have two friends who speak different languages. SOAP is like a universal translator that helps them understand each other. Now, when these programs talk, they use a special type of text called XML. It's like a format that's easy for both programs to read, like having a conversation in a language that both friends understand. So, SOAP is kind of like a language translator for computers, and XML is the language they use to communicate. This way, even if two programs are running on completely different systems, they can still understand each other and share information. SOAP Request A SOAP request consists of a SOAP envelope that contains the SOAP header and the SOAP body. Here's a basic example of what a simple XML request in SOAP might look. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <soapenv:Envelope     xmlns:soapenv="http://schemas...

How to create an API in Next.js

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Next.js , an advanced React framework, streamlines web application development with features like server-side rendering and automatic code splitting. Creating APIs in Next.js is advantageous due to its built-in API routes feature, offering a seamless and integrated approach for handling server-side logic or connecting to databases. This simplifies the development process, ensuring efficient communication between the frontend and backend within the same framework. Route Handlers allow you to create custom APIs. Note: Route Handlers are only available inside the app directory.  Route Handlers are defined in a route.js|ts file inside the app directory. app/api/route.ts export const dynamic = 'force-dynamic' // defaults to auto export async function GET(request: Request) {} Supported HTTP Methods are: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, and OPTIONS . Example: export async function GET() {   const res = await fetch('https://data.mongodb-api.com/...', {     ...

Host Your Node.js App on AWS EC2 Instance for Free in 2024

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Contents Introduction Prerequisites Launch an EC2 Instance Prepare the EC2 Instance Connect to the EC2 Instance Install Dependencies and Start Your App in instance terminal Access Your App Run your server in auto mode using pm2 Conclusion 1. Introduction Are you a developer looking to host your Node.js app on a reliable and scalable platform? Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a variety of services to meet your hosting needs, including EC2 instances. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of hosting your Node.js app on an AWS EC2 instance for free using the AWS Free Tier. 2. Prerequisites Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place: An AWS account. If you don't have one, sign up for free at https://aws.amazon.com/. Basic knowledge of Node.js.  3. Launch an EC2 Instance 1.      Log in to the AWS Management Console. 2.      Navigate to the EC2 service. 3.      Click on "Launch Instance" to start ...