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Overview

Node.js is a powerful JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine. It allows developers to create fast and scalable server-side applications using JavaScript. With its non-blocking, event-driven architecture, Node.js is ideal for building web applications that handle many connections simultaneously. This introduction will cover the basics of Node.js, its features, and how to set up your development environment.

📚 Key Learning Objectives

  • ✓ Understand what Node.js is and its core features.
  • ✓ Set up a Node.js development environment.
  • ✓ Create a simple web server using Node.js.
  • ✓ Learn how to handle asynchronous operations in Node.js.
  • ✓ Explore common Node.js modules and their uses.