Node.js v6.14.4 for AIX PowerPC

Node.js, also known as Node, is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment designed for executing JavaScript code outside of a browser. It was created by Ryan Dahl in 2009 to build high-performance web servers and network applications. Node.js utilizes Google Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine and runs on operating systems like Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X. Key features include event-driven and non-blocking I/O, making it ideal for handling concurrent connections in real-time applications such as online gaming, chat apps, and real-time communication services. Node.js fosters a modular architecture and leverages npm (Node package manager) for code sharing and reuse, significantly enhancing its ecosystem. Beyond server-side development, Node.js is used in toolchains, desktop applications, IoT devices, and more, enabling developers to write full-stack applications in JavaScript and thereby boosting efficiency and convenience.