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athul jain
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Node js - 5 Features

Node.js is a runtime environment that allows you to execute JavaScript code outside a web browser. It is built on the V8 JavaScript runtime and provides a way to run JavaScript on the server side. Here are five key features of Node.js in simple terms:

Asynchronous and Event-Driven:

Node.js is designed to handle asynchronous operations efficiently. It uses a non-blocking, event-driven architecture.

Fast Execution:

Node.js is known for its fast execution of code.

Single Programming Language (JavaScript):

Node.js allows developers to use a single programming language (JavaScript) for both server-side and client-side scripting.

NPM (Node Package Manager):

Node.js comes with a powerful package manager called NPM.

Scalability:

Node.js is designed to be scalable, making it suitable for building applications with varying levels of traffic.

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