Welcome to Node.js Fun

A gentle introduction to Node.js for beginners

What is Node.js?

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine. It allows you to run JavaScript outside the browser, making it perfect for building server-side applications.

Unlike browser-based JavaScript, Node.js provides access to server resources like the file system and network. It's not scary!

Key Features

Non-blocking I/O: Efficiently handles concurrent requests
Single language: Use JavaScript for both client and server
Rich ecosystem: Millions of packages available on npm
Event-driven architecture: Perfect for real-time applications