Node.js v14.19.1 for Linux x64

Node.js, or Node, is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment designed by Ryan Dahl in 2009. It leverages the V8 JavaScript engine from Google Chrome, enabling execution outside of web browsers on systems like Windows, Linux, Unix, and macOS. Node.js excels in handling concurrent connections with its event-driven, non-blocking I/O model, making it ideal for real-time applications such as online gaming, chat platforms, and communication services. It features a modular architecture supported by npm (Node Package Manager), fostering code sharing and reuse within its ecosystem. Beyond server-side development, Node.js is employed in building toolchains, desktop applications, and IoT devices. Its capabilities include file system operations, database handling, and network request processing, enabling developers to create full-stack applications efficiently with JavaScript.