Getting Started
Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. It allows developers to use JavaScript for server-side scripting.
- Install Node.js from the official website
- Create your first server with just a few lines of code
- Use npm to manage packages and dependencies
- Explore the extensive documentation and community resources
Core Features
Node.js provides a powerful set of features for building efficient and scalable network applications.
- Asynchronous and Event-Driven
- Single-Threaded but Highly Scalable
- No Buffering - Applications output data in chunks
- MIT License - Open source and free to use
Popular Frameworks
The Node.js ecosystem includes many frameworks that simplify web application development.
- Express.js - Minimal and flexible web framework
- Koa.js - Next generation web framework by Express creators
- Socket.io - Real-time bidirectional event-based communication
- Nest.js - Progressive framework for building efficient applications