Node.js v17.2.0 for AIX PowerPC 64-bit

Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that allows running JavaScript code outside of the browser. It was created by Ryan Dahl in 2009 with the aim of building high-performance web servers and network applications. Node.js is based on Google Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine and can run on operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X. One of Node.js' features is its event-driven and non-blocking I/O model, making it well-suited for handling a large number of concurrent connections, thereby excelling in building real-time applications such as online games, chat applications, and real-time communication services. Furthermore, Node.js utilizes a modular architecture, and through 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. With technological advancements, it is also used for building toolchains, developing desktop applications, IoT devices, and more. Node.js can handle file systems, database operations, 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, leveraging Node.js to enhance application performance, streamline the development process, and respond to market demands more quickly.