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title: 'API docs: rest.restapplication.requesthandler'
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## RestApplication.requestHandler property

Handle incoming HTTP(S) request by invoking the corresponding Controller method via the configured Sequence.

<b>Signature:</b>

```typescript
get requestHandler(): HttpRequestListener;
```

## Example


```ts
const app = new RestApplication();
// setup controllers, etc.

const server = http.createServer(app.requestHandler);
server.listen(3000);

```