local-dev-server

Manage a local development server with PM2 by starting it with a named process and using built-in commands to restart, stop, or view logs. If a port conflict occurs, identify the process occupying the port, terminate it, and restart the server to ensure reliable operation.

The best way to automatically restart a Node.js server after code changes is to orchestrate it with PM2. PM2 provides predictable restarts and centralized log access, ensuring reliable local development without manual intervention.

Yes, you need PM2 installed to run this local development server. The setup also requires an npm run dev script in your project to properly orchestrate the server and enable features like automatic restarts and centralized logging.

Access real-time logs for debugging a PM2-managed Node.js server by running the pm2 logs command with your server's process name. This provides quick access to centralized log output directly in your terminal during local development.

Your local development server fails to start when port 3030 is in use because another process is already bound to it. You must identify the process occupying port 3030, terminate it, and then restart your PM2-managed server to resolve the conflict.