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Hosting a Node.js Application on AWS EC2

Deploying web applications can seem daunting, especially for developers just starting their journey in cloud hosting. However, by utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2 instances, you can seamlessly host your Node.js application on the internet. In this guide, we’ll walk through the essential steps involved in deploying a Node.js app connected to a PostgreSQL database hosted on an EC2 instance.

Setting Up Your EC2 Instance

To begin, log into your AWS Console and navigate to the EC2 dashboard. The first step is to launch an EC2 instance.

1. Choosing the Instance Type:

• After selecting to launch an instance, name your application (e.g., 'my web app').