Forever: Detailed Overview & Metrics
Forever is a simple CLI tool for ensuring that a given script runs continuously. It is commonly used to keep a Node.js application running indefinitely by automatically restarting it in case of crashes or unexpected shutdowns. Forever provides features like logging, monitoring, and process management to help maintain the uptime of applications.
Compared to other process management tools like PM2, Forever is lightweight and straightforward, making it a good choice for simple applications that require basic process management capabilities. However, Forever is considered a legacy package, and it is recommended to explore more modern alternatives like PM2 or Nodemon for advanced process management features and better support.
Alternatives: pm2, nodemon, supervisor
Tags: node.jsprocess-managementCLImonitoringuptime