Node.js v19.3.0 for Linux (ppc64le) Release

Node.js, abbreviated as Node, is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that enables running JavaScript code outside of a browser. Created in 2009 by Ryan Dahl, Node.js aims to build high-performance web servers and network applications. It is based on Google Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine and can run on operating systems like Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X. One of Node.js's key features is its event-driven, non-blocking I/O model, making it ideal for handling numerous concurrent connections, excelling in real-time applications such as online games, chat applications, and real-time communication services. Additionally, Node.js employs a modular architecture. Through npm (Node package manager), community members can share and reuse code, significantly advancing the Node.js ecosystem. Node.js is not just for server-side development. With technological advancements, it is also used for building toolchains, developing desktop applications, and IoT devices. Node.js can handle file systems, operate databases, process network requests, allowing developers to write full-stack applications in JavaScript, greatly enhancing development efficiency and convenience. In practice, many large enterprises and organizations have adopted Node.js as their web application development platform, such as Netflix, PayPal, and Walmart. These companies use Node.js to improve application performance, streamline development processes, and respond more quickly to market demands.