Node.js serve static files

nodejs_serve_static_files.js

var express = require('express');
var app = express();

// Put static files in a public folder in the same directory as app.js
app.use(express.static(__dirname + '/public'));
app.set('port', 3000);

app.listen(app.get('port'), function () {
    
});

// Now client side access the static content (Using: localhost:3000 as root URL)
<script src="localhost:3000/yourjsfile.js"></script>

// Incorrect
<script src="localhost:3000/public/yourjsfile.js"></script>