Node.js v8.9.4 for Solaris x64

Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that allows JavaScript code to run outside of the browser. Created by Ryan Dahl in 2009, Node.js is designed to build high-performance web servers and network applications. Based on Google's V8 JavaScript engine, it operates on various operating systems including Windows, Linux, Unix, and macOS. Notable for its event-driven and non-blocking I/O model, Node.js excels in managing numerous concurrent connections, making it ideal for real-time applications like online games, chat apps, and communication services. Additionally, Node.js features a modular architecture and uses npm (Node Package Manager) for code sharing and reuse, which significantly boosts its ecosystem. Beyond server-side development, Node.js is used for building toolchains, desktop applications, and IoT devices, enhancing development efficiency by enabling full-stack JavaScript applications. Major organizations like Netflix, PayPal, and Walmart utilize Node.js to improve application performance, streamline development, and swiftly meet market demands.