Node.js v16.3.0 for Darwin ARM64

Node.js, abbreviated as Node, is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that allows JavaScript code to run outside the browser. Created by Ryan Dahl in 2009, Node.js aims to develop high-performance web servers and network applications. It is based on Google Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine and operates on Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, and other operating systems. One of Node.js's key features is its event-driven, non-blocking I/O model, making it ideal for handling numerous concurrent connections and excelling in building real-time applications such as online games, chat applications, and real-time communication services. Furthermore, Node.js utilizes a modular architecture through npm (Node package manager), enabling community members to share and reuse code, significantly fostering the growth and expansion of the Node.js ecosystem. Node.js is not only used for server-side development but also in toolchain construction, desktop application development, and IoT devices. It can manage file systems, databases, and network requests, allowing developers to write full-stack applications in JavaScript, greatly 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, improving application performance, simplifying development processes, and swiftly responding to market demands.