Node.js v20.5.0 for Linux x64

Node.js, also known as Node, is an open-source JavaScript runtime environment that allows running JavaScript code outside the browser. Founded by Ryan Dahl in 2009, Node.js is designed to create high-performance web servers and network applications. It is based on Google Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine and can run on various operating systems including Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X. One of Node.js's features is its event-driven and non-blocking I/O model, making it ideal for handling large concurrent connections, excelling in building real-time applications like online games, chat apps, and instant messaging services. Additionally, Node.js adopts a modular architecture, facilitated by npm (Node Package Manager), allowing community members to share and reuse code, greatly fostering the growth and expansion of the Node.js ecosystem. Node.js is not limited to server-side development; it is also used for building toolchains, desktop applications, IoT devices, and more. With its capabilities in handling file systems, database operations, and network requests, developers can 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, leveraging Node.js to enhance application performance, streamline development processes, and respond faster to market demands.