PM2 is Developer Friendly, systemd is Production Friendly

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Learn when to use PM2 and systemd for process management, and why they serve different purposes in development and production environments

intermediate Published 23 Jun 2026
Action Steps
  1. Install PM2 using npm to manage development processes
  2. Configure PM2 to automatically restart crashed processes
  3. Use systemd to manage production processes, taking advantage of its robust features
  4. Compare the performance of PM2 and systemd in different scenarios
  5. Apply best practices for process management using PM2 and systemd
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps engineers can benefit from understanding the differences between PM2 and systemd to choose the right tool for their needs, ensuring efficient process management in development and production environments.

Key Insight

💡 PM2 is ideal for development environments due to its ease of use, while systemd is better suited for production environments due to its robust features and reliability

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