Node.js 7.9.0 Linux x64

Node.js is an open-source and cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment. It allows running JavaScript code outside of the browser. Node.js was created by Ryan Dahl in 2009 with the aim of building high-performance web servers and network applications. It is based on the V8 JavaScript engine from Google Chrome and can run on various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X. One of the key features of Node.js is its event-driven and non-blocking I/O model, making it well-suited for handling large numbers of concurrent connections and excelling in real-time applications like online games, chat apps, and messaging services. Additionally, Node.js uses a modular architecture, and with the help of npm (Node package manager), community members can share and reuse code, greatly facilitating the development and expansion of the Node.js ecosystem. Node.js is not only used for server-side development but also for building toolchains, desktop applications, IoT devices, and more. With capabilities to handle file systems, interact with databases, process network requests, developers can write full-stack applications using JavaScript, significantly improving development efficiency and convenience. In practice, many large enterprises and organizations have adopted Node.js as their web application development platform, including Netflix, PayPal, Walmart, and others. They leverage Node.js to enhance application performance, streamline development processes, and respond faster to market demands.