Scribd
Upload
11 views1 page

Node.js Overview: Key Features Explained

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on the V8 engine, enabling full-stack development with server-side JavaScript. It features an event-driven architecture that allows non-blocking I/O, handling multiple connections simultaneously. NPM serves as the default package manager, facilitating the installation and management of libraries and modules for Node.js applications.

Uploaded by

pushitcoc
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
11 views1 page

Node.js Overview: Key Features Explained

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on the V8 engine, enabling full-stack development with server-side JavaScript. It features an event-driven architecture that allows non-blocking I/O, handling multiple connections simultaneously. NPM serves as the default package manager, facilitating the installation and management of libraries and modules for Node.js applications.

Uploaded by

pushitcoc
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

1.

JavaScript Runtime:
• Node.js is built on the V8 JavaScript engine, which is the same engine used
by Google Chrome. This allows developers to write server-side code in
JavaScript, enabling full-stack JavaScript development.
2. Event-Driven Architecture:
• Node.js employs an event-driven architecture, where asynchronous events
trigger the execution of callback functions. This non-blocking I/O model
allows Node.js to handle multiple connections simultaneously without
blocking the execution of other code.
3. NPM (Node Package Manager):
• NPM is the default package manager for Node.js, providing a vast
ecosystem of reusable libraries and modules.
• Developers can use NPM to install, manage, and share packages, making it
easy to incorporate third-party functionality into Node.js applications.
4. Single-Threaded, Event Loop:
• Node.js operates on a single-threaded event loop, which handles
asynchronous I/O operations.
• While Node.js is single-threaded, it can handle concurrent connections
efficiently by delegating I/O tasks to worker threads and processing events
asynchronously.
5. Cross-Platform:
• Node.js is designed to run o

You might also like