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
