Node.js v13.2.0 for Linux PPC64LE

Node.js, also known as Node, is an open-source and cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment. It allows running JavaScript code outside of the browser. Founded by Ryan Dahl in 2009, Node.js aims to create 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 features of Node.js is its event-driven and non-blocking I/O model, making it suitable for handling a large number of concurrent connections, which excels in building real-time applications such as online games, chat applications, and real-time communication services. Additionally, Node.js adopts a modular architecture, and with npm (Node package manager), community members can share and reuse code, greatly promoting the development and expansion of the Node.js ecosystem. Node.js is not only used for server-side development but also for building toolchains, developing desktop applications, IoT devices, and more. It can handle file systems, operate databases, handle network requests, etc., 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 the development platform for their web applications, such as Netflix, PayPal, and Walmart. They leverage Node.js to enhance application performance, simplify development processes, and respond to market demands faster.