Day 17: Ngrok
Shaharyar Shakir
Welcome to Day 17 of my 30 Days – 30 Tools for Developers series!
Today, we’re exploring Ngrok, a popular tool to expose your local development server to the internet securely and effortlessly.
What is Ngrok?
Ngrok creates secure tunnels from public URLs to your local machine, allowing external access without complex network configurations.
Why Developers Use Ngrok
Instant sharing: Easily share your local web app or API.
Secure: Supports HTTPS and access controls.
Flexible: Works with HTTP, TCP, and custom protocols.
Testing: Perfect for webhook testing and remote demos.
Getting Started
Download Ngrok from https://ngrok.com, install, and run:
ngrok http 8080
Replace 8080 with your local server port.
Conclusion
Ngrok simplifies remote access during development, eliminating network headaches and accelerating collaboration.
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