A "Hello World" server in node.js sample for Google Cloud Platform. This repo contains a complete sample of a node.js program that you can deploy on Google Cloud Platform. Before jumping into the code, make sure you have a Google Account. If you don't already have a Google Account (Gmail or Google Apps), you must create one. Sign-in to Google Cloud Platform console and create a new project

1. Activate google cloud shell
   

2. Clone the hellonode sample app repository by typing the following git command in the shell                                         git clone https://github.com/vikram216/hellonode.git

3. Change the directory to hellonode
    cd hellonode

1. Install dependencies for this project by entering the following command:
   npm install
2. Run the start script
   npm start
3. Click the Web preview button and select Preview on port 8080 on the google cloud shell to open the deployed web app in a new tab
   

You can see the Hello World message from the sample app displayed in the page.
In google cloud shell, press Ctrl+C to exit the web server.

To deploy your app to the App Engine flexible environment:

1. Deploy the hellonode app by running the following command from the hellonode directory:
   gcloud app deploy
2. Launch your browser and view the app at http://<YOUR_PROJECT_ID>.appspot.com, by running the following command:
   gcloud app browse