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Node.js is an open-source, server-side runtime environment built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine. It allows developers to run JavaScript code outside of a web browser, enabling server-side scripting and the development of scalable and high-performance network applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key features and characteristics of Node.js include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. JavaScript Runtime: Node.js provides an environment for executing JavaScript code on the server-side. This allows developers to use JavaScript both on the client-side (in web browsers) and on the server-side, creating a unified language across different parts of an application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Event-driven and Non-blocking I\/O: Node.js follows an event-driven architecture, where I\/O operations are non-blocking. This means that instead of waiting for I\/O operations to complete, Node.js continues executing other tasks. This approach allows Node.js to handle a large number of concurrent connections efficiently and makes it suitable for building scalable and real-time applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Asynchronous Programming: Node.js emphasizes asynchronous programming patterns using callbacks, Promises, or async\/await syntax. Asynchronous operations avoid blocking the execution thread and enable efficient handling of concurrent requests, I\/O operations, and data streaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. NPM (Node Package Manager): Node.js comes with NPM, a package manager that hosts thousands of reusable libraries and modules. NPM allows developers to easily install, manage, and share packages, accelerating the development process and enabling code reuse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Server-side Web Development: Node.js has become popular for server-side web development. It provides a range of frameworks and libraries, such as Express.js, that simplify the creation of web servers, RESTful APIs, and web applications. Node.js’s event-driven and non-blocking nature makes it well-suited for handling high-traffic and real-time web applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Command-Line Tools: Node.js can be used to build command-line tools and scripts. It provides a rich set of APIs and modules for file system operations, networking, and system-level interactions. This makes Node.js a versatile tool for tasks like automation, build processes, and development workflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Cross-platform Compatibility: Node.js is designed to be cross-platform compatible and runs on various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. This allows developers to build applications that can run on different environments without significant modifications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Node.js has gained significant popularity and is widely adopted by developers and organizations for a range of applications, including web servers, real-time applications, streaming platforms, microservices, and more. Its lightweight and efficient architecture, along with its extensive ecosystem of libraries and tools, make it a powerful choice for server-side JavaScript development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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