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Hosting Node.js applications is easy, finding a completely free Node.js hosting service that is reliable is not. In this post, we will discuss 3 hosting services where you can host your Node.js applications or API for free which you should start using now. We will also deploy a demo app step-by-step on each of these 3 platforms. I wished to have found more than 3 but finding even 3 was not very easy.

Security is everyone’s responsibility. Express Helmet secures your Node.js application from some obvious threats. While writing a Node.js Express application, always use Helmet to safeguard your application or API from usual security risks like XSS, Content Security Policy, and others.

In this post, we will see how we can add Helmet to an existing API and how it bolsters the security of the application. Let’s get started!

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