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Overview

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime, which means it runs programs written in JavaScript. (1)

  1. đź“– Node.js: Novice to Ninja by SitePoint

Node.js—JavaScript code execution environment outside the browser. This platform allows you to write server-side code for dynamic web pages and web applications, as well as for command-line programs. (1)

  1. 📖 Getting the Most out of Node.js Frameworks by Sufyan bin Uzayr, pg-11. Using Node.js implements the “JavaScript for everything” paradigm. It involves using a single programming language to develop web applications instead of using different languages to work on the frontend and backend. Node.js is a server platform for working with JavaScript through the V8 engine.

Node.js is very closely related to JavaScript, the syntax and architectural approaches are identical, only the “bindings” (browser and server) differ. (1)

  1. đź“– Getting the Most out of Node.js Frameworks by Sufyan bin Uzayr, pg-33.

Main Features of Node.js

  • Speed
  • Simplicity
  • JavaScript
  • V8 Engine
  • Asynchrony
  • Libraries

Best Use Cases

  1. Real-time applications:
  2. Low learning curve:
  3. Performance and scalability:
  4. NPM support with rich modules:
  5. A useful unified code base:
  6. Data streaming:
  7. Well suited for creating microservices:
  8. Strong corporate support:

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