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Why use Nodejs

Why Use Nodejs

Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that allows developers to build server-side and networking applications. But why should you consider using Node.js for your next project? Let's take a deeper look.

1. It's Fast​

Node.js uses the V8 engine developed by Google for their Chrome browser. This engine is extremely fast and executes JavaScript at an impressive speed, which makes Node.js equally fast.

2. Asynchronous and Event-Driven​

All APIs of the Node.js library are asynchronous, meaning they are non-blocking. It simply means that a Node.js based server never waits for an API to return data. The server moves to the next API after calling it and a notification mechanism from the previous API call helps the server to get a response.

3. Single Threaded but Highly Scalable​

Node.js uses a single threaded model with event looping. This architecture helps a server to respond in a non-blocking way and makes the server highly scalable as opposed to traditional servers which create limited threads to handle requests.

4. Open Source Modules​

With the help of Node Package Manager (NPM), you have access to a plethora of open-source libraries that can be used to quickly develop web applications. NPM is the largest ecosystem of open source libraries in the world.

5. Use of JavaScript​

Node.js uses JavaScript. This means you can write both the client-side and server-side applications in JavaScript. This enables the reusability of code and makes it easy for developers to get started.

6. Active and Vibrant Community​

Node.js has a vibrant community of developers who continuously contribute to its further improvement and development. This community also produces robust solutions and packages which add to the capabilities of Node.js.

7. Easy to Learn​

If you are a beginner in web development, Node.js is a good place to start. Since it uses JavaScript, if you have a basic understanding of JavaScript, you can get started with Node.js easily.

8. Real-Time Applications​

Node.js is a perfect platform for real-time collaborative drawing or editing applications, where you can watch the document being modified live by someone else.

Conclusion​

In conclusion, Node.js offers a host of benefits to developers and businesses alike. Its speed, efficiency, scalability, and robust technology make it an excellent choice for developing a wide range of applications.