Node.js

Node.js allows developers to build scalable network applications. Its non-blocking I/O model makes it efficient and lightweight.

Key Features

• Non-blocking, event-driven architecture
• Cross-platform compatibility
• Rich package ecosystem via npm
• Supports multiple protocols including HTTP, WebSocket, and more
• Built-in support for JSON

Pros

• High performance for I/O-heavy applications
• Large community and extensive documentation
• Easy to learn for JavaScript developers
• Rapid development and prototyping capabilities

Cons

• Not ideal for CPU-intensive tasks
• Callback hell can complicate code structure
• Limited support for multi-threading
• Dependency management can become complex