Node.js v9.0.0 for Windows 64-bit

Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime that executes JavaScript code outside of a browser. Created by Ryan Dahl in 2009, it is designed to build high-performance web servers and network applications. Based on Google's V8 JavaScript engine, Node.js supports various operating systems including Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X. Its event-driven, non-blocking I/O model makes it ideal for handling numerous concurrent connections, enhancing real-time applications such as online games and chat services. Node.js employs a modular architecture and npm (Node Package Manager) to facilitate code sharing and reuse, fostering growth in its ecosystem. Beyond server-side development, Node.js is utilized for toolchains, desktop applications, and IoT devices, allowing JavaScript-based full-stack development and improving efficiency. Major companies like Netflix, PayPal, and Walmart use Node.js to boost application performance and streamline development processes.