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2024-01-05T07:51:27.000-0500
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This knowledge article provides a solution on how to define the Node.js version in the package.json file.


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Solution:

To specify a particular version of the Node.js Buildpack for your Cloud Foundry application, follow these steps:
  • Use the cf push command to deploy your application:
cf push APP_NAME [-b BUILDPACK_NAME]
The -b flag allows you to choose a specific buildpack for your application. However, without additional specifications, the default version of the buildpack will be used.
  • Specify the Node.js version in the package.json file of your application. Here's an example package.json file:
{
  "name": "sample-node-app",
  "main": "server.js",
  "description": "An introduction to developing Node.js apps.",
  "version": "0.0.1",
  "engines": {
    "node": "^7.10.0"
  },
  "scripts": {
    "start": "node server.js"
  },
  "author": "SIEMENS",
  "license": "ISC",
  "dependencies": {
    "axios": "^0.21.1",
    "ejs": "^3.1.6",
    "express": "^4.17.1",
    "nodemon": "^2.0.15"
  }
}
The crucial section in this file is:
"engines": {
  "node": "^7.10.0"
}

This line specifies that the application requires Node.js version 7.10.0 or higher. The specified version will be recognized and utilized by the Node.js Buildpack during the deployment process.

KB Article ID# KB000128979_EN_US

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