Node.js v16.6.0 for Linux ARM64

Node.js, also known as Node, is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment. It allows running JavaScript code outside the browser. Node.js was created by Ryan Dahl in 2009 to build high-performance web servers and network applications. It is based on Google Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine and can run on various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix, and macOS. One of Node.js's key features is its event-driven and non-blocking I/O model, making it ideal for handling large concurrent connections, thus excelling in real-time applications like online games, chat apps, and communication services. Additionally, Node.js utilizes a modular architecture, facilitated by npm (Node package manager), enabling community members to share and reuse code, greatly fostering the development and expansion of the Node.js ecosystem. Node.js is not limited to server-side development. With advancing technology, it's also used for building toolchains, desktop applications, IoT devices, etc. Node.js can handle file systems, operate databases, process network requests, allowing developers to write full-stack applications in JavaScript, significantly improving 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. They leverage Node.js to enhance application performance, simplify development processes, and respond to market demands faster.