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What is the Net Module?

Last Updated: 7th September, 2026

The net module is Node.js’s built-in tool to work with TCP connections easily.

It lets you:

  • Create a server that listens for connections
  • Create a client that connects to a server
  • Send and receive data in real-time

Think of it like this:

TCP = Rules of communication
net module = Your way to actually use those rules in code

How It Works (Simple Flow)

  • Server starts and waits
  • Client connects
  • socket connection is created
  • Data flows back and forth

No request-response limitation like HTTP; this is continuous communication.

Core Components

Component

Role

ServerWaits for connections
ClientInitiates connection
SocketHandles communication

Quick Code Glimpse

Server

const net = require('net');

const server = net.createServer((socket) => {
  console.log('Client connected');
  socket.write('Hello from server');
});

server.listen(3000);

Client

const net = require('net');

const client = net.createConnection({ port: 3000 }, () => {
  client.write('Hello Server');
});

The net module is what turns TCP from a concept into real, working communication in your app.

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