How does TLS/SSL termination work in a Node.js production deployment and where is it typically handled?

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How does TLS/SSL termination work in a Node.js production deployment and where is it typically handled?

Key points

  • Reverse proxies like Nginx handle TLS termination in production
  • HTTPS traffic is decrypted at the edge before reaching Node.js
  • Unencrypted traffic is then passed internally to Node.js
  • TLS termination is crucial for securing communication in a production environment

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