Node.js v7.1.0 for Linux x64

Node.js, an open-source and cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment, enables the execution of JavaScript code outside the browser. Created by Ryan Dahl in 2009, it aims to build high-performance web servers and network applications. Node.js utilizes Google Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine and runs on various operating systems including Windows, Linux, Unix, and macOS. Its event-driven, non-blocking I/O model makes it ideal for handling numerous concurrent connections, excelling in real-time applications such as online games, chat apps, and live communication services. With a modular architecture and npm (Node package manager), Node.js promotes code sharing and reuse within its ecosystem. Beyond server-side development, Node.js is used for toolchains, desktop applications, and IoT devices. It handles file systems, database operations, and network requests, enabling JavaScript-based full-stack development. Major companies like Netflix, PayPal, and Walmart use Node.js for its performance improvements and development efficiency.