Node.js v10.3.0 Linux x64 Tarball

Node.js, often abbreviated as Node, is an open-source and cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that allows JavaScript code to be run outside of a browser. Created by Ryan Dahl in 2009, Node.js aims to build high-performance web servers and network applications. It leverages the Google Chrome V8 JavaScript engine and operates on various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X. One of Node.js's key features is its event-driven and non-blocking I/O model, making it well-suited for handling a large number of concurrent connections. This capability excels in constructing real-time applications such as online games, chat applications, and real-time communication services. Additionally, Node.js utilizes a modular architecture, allowing community members to share and reuse code through npm (Node Package Manager), significantly fostering the growth and expansion of the Node.js ecosystem. Beyond server-side development, Node.js has evolved to be used in building toolchains, developing desktop applications, and working with IoT devices. Node.js can manage file systems, interact with databases, and handle network requests, enabling developers to write full-stack applications in JavaScript, thereby enhancing development efficiency and convenience. In practice, many large enterprises and organizations, such as Netflix, PayPal, and Walmart, have adopted Node.js as their web application development platform, benefiting from improved application performance, streamlined development processes, and quicker market response.