Node.js v12.18.3 for Linux on ppc64le Architecture

Node.js, also known as Node, is an open-source JavaScript runtime environment that allows executing JavaScript code outside of web browsers. Founded by Ryan Dahl in 2009, Node.js aims to create high-performance web servers and network applications. It is powered by the V8 JavaScript engine from Google Chrome and can run on various operating systems including 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 ideal 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 advancing 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 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 the development platform for their web applications, such as Netflix, PayPal, and Walmart. They leverage Node.js to enhance application performance, streamline development processes, and respond to market demands more swiftly.