@vercel/node

What is @vercel/node?

@vercel/node is a serverless function runtime for Node.js, designed to be used with the Vercel platform. It allows developers to deploy serverless functions with ease, providing a seamless experience for building and deploying APIs, microservices, and other server-side logic.

What are @vercel/node's main functionalities?

Simple HTTP Endpoint

This feature allows you to create a simple HTTP endpoint that responds with 'Hello, world!'. It demonstrates how easy it is to set up a basic serverless function using @vercel/node.

const { createServer } = require('@vercel/node');

module.exports = (req, res) => {
  res.status(200).send('Hello, world!');
};

Handling Query Parameters

This feature shows how to handle query parameters in your serverless function. The example responds with a personalized greeting based on the 'name' query parameter.

const { createServer } = require('@vercel/node');

module.exports = (req, res) => {
  const { name = 'World' } = req.query;
  res.status(200).send(`Hello, ${name}!`);
};

Handling JSON Requests

This feature demonstrates how to handle JSON requests in a serverless function. The example processes a POST request with a JSON body and responds with a personalized message.

const { createServer } = require('@vercel/node');

module.exports = (req, res) => {
  if (req.method === 'POST') {
    let body = '';
    req.on('data', chunk => {
      body += chunk.toString();
    });
    req.on('end', () => {
      const data = JSON.parse(body);
      res.status(200).json({ message: `Hello, ${data.name}!` });
    });
  } else {
    res.status(405).send('Method Not Allowed');
  }
};

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