how to scale nodejs applications using the cluster module

prerequisites

step 1: understanding the cluster module

the `cluster` module enables you to create child processes that run simultaneously and can share server ports. each child process has its own v8 instance, memory, and event loop, allowing them to handle requests independently.

step 3: using the cluster module

now, let's modify the application to use the `cluster` module to scale it across multiple cpu cores.

explanation of the code


2. **worker processes**: each worker process runs the http server. each worker can handle incoming requests independently.

3. **handling worker exit**: the master process listens for the exit event to log when a worker dies.

step 4: running the application

to run the application, execute the following command in your terminal:

you should see output indicating that each worker is running:

step 5: testing the application

you can test the load balancing by sending requests to your server. open a new terminal and use `curl` or a browser to send requests to your server:

each request should get a response indicating which worker processed it, e.g., `hello from worker 12345`.

step 6: handling load and process management

in production, you might want to manage an ...

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