Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform, JavaScript run-time environment that executes JavaScript code outside of a browser. (From Wikipedia)
Hard to understand right?
If I just give a short intro about it then
- It is platform which allows us to run JavaScript on a computer/server
- CRUD options for files (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
- Can use with any type of database
Why node is so popular
- Javascript everywhere
- Super fast
- Lightweight
- Huge ecosystem
- Great for real time application
- High performance
- Easy to learn
Now Tell Me Do you like node Js ?