Node.js Development

Build scalable network applications using JavaScript on the server-side with Node.js runtime environment

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Fast Execution

Built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine

Event-Driven

Non-blocking I/O model

NPM Ecosystem

Largest ecosystem of open source libraries

Real-time Apps

Perfect for real-time applications

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
Official Docs

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
API Reference

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
Explore Packages

Use Cases

Node.js is ideal for various types of applications, particularly I/O-bound applications and real-time systems.

  • Real-time applications (chats, gaming)
  • Data streaming applications
  • REST APIs and backends for web applications
  • Command line tools and utilities
W3C Standards

Performance Tips

Optimize your Node.js applications with these performance best practices.

  • Use async/await for better asynchronous code
  • Implement clustering for multi-core systems
  • Monitor memory usage and implement garbage collection optimization
  • Use streams for large data processing
Best Practices

Community & Resources

Join the vibrant Node.js community and access valuable learning resources.

  • Node.js Official Documentation
  • Node.js GitHub Repository
  • Stack Overflow Node.js Tag
  • Node.js Weekly Newsletter
GitHub Repo