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, automatically restarting it in case of crashes or unexpected shutdowns. Forever provides features like logging, monitoring, and process management, making it easy to manage long-running processes.
Compared to alternatives like PM2 or nodemon, Forever is lightweight and straightforward, focusing specifically on the task of ensuring process persistence. It is actively maintained and widely used in production environments where process reliability is crucial.
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