HTTPS

If you have developed a React application using create-react-app and are running it on your localhost, it is served over the HTTP protocol by default. However, in production, applications are typically served over HTTPS for enhanced security. While deploying your app on platforms like Netlify or Vercel automatically enables HTTPS, configuring it locally requires some additional steps. Let’s walk through the process! Step 1: Updating the package.json File Open the package....

If you run a Node.js application on your own VPS, you’ll need a solution for obtaining SSL certificates. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to set up HTTPS using the popular free solution Let’s Encrypt and Certbot. These are the steps we’ll follow: Install Certbot Generate the SSL certificate using Certbot Allow Express to serve static files Confirm the domain Obtain the certificate Setup the renewal Install Certbot To install Certbot on a Linux distribution that uses apt-get to manage packages, run the following commands:...

The HTTPS protocol is an extension of HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) that provides secure communication over the internet. Unlike HTTP, which is insecure by design, HTTPS encrypts the entire communication between your browser and the web server, ensuring privacy and security. When you request a webpage from a web server, your data goes through multiple trips between the browser and the server. Additionally, depending on the webpage’s content, there may be additional connections required to retrieve CSS files, JavaScript files, images, and more....