在计算机启动时使用grunt启动Node js应用程序

Question

I am new to both linux and Node js basically we have developed Node js application in Windows and I need to deploy it on Debian 8 Jessie and I am able to deploy it on linux and for this I need to install npm, node js, grunt cli etc. And to run my application I just need to type grunt using terminal and application starts. But the problem I need to start server every time after reboot of system by typing grunt in terminal.

So need solution how can I start my application/server on machine start. Also let me know how this stuff works!!.

Thanks

Answer 1

as always there is more than one way

rc.local

the prefered way. rc.local will be executed on system startup.
to edit the file use your favourite text-editor (eg nano) nano /etc/rc.local and add your script before the last line containing exit 0

/usr/bin/myscript -arg1 -arg2
exit 0

cronjob

if there is also the need for recurring tasks (eg a daily backup), cronjob could be a good choice to keep things together.
Within your terminal type sudo crontab -e to edit your cronjobs. there add your command with the @reboot time argument.

@reboot /usr/bin/myscript -arg1 -arg2