Chapter 1: What is Node.js
Node.js is a JavaScript runtime, which means it runs programs written in JavaScript. Most developers use it to create command-line tools or web server applications.
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That’s everything you need know about Node.js. If you’re eager to start programming, skip ahead to Chapter 2. That said, it’s worth revisiting this chapter later to learn about Node’s advantages and core features.
JavaScript, JScript, ECMAScript, ES6, ES2015?
To make learning more confusing for beginners, JavaScript has many names. It started life as “Live Script” in 1994. Netscape rebranded it as “JavaScript” following a hasty deal with Sun Microsystems, despite it bearing little resemblance to Java or lightweight scripting. Microsoft ...
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