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What is Node.js

Typically Javascript has been used to write front end, but thanks to Node.js. It has unique APIs that support HTTP requests, file systems and other server-side features for which frontend APIs provide limited support.
Here are some advantages of Node.js: A easy going model allows serving multiple simultaneous requests, making high requests from large platforms execute fast.;
For modern web apps, Node.js has the one of the fastest responses and flexibilities.;
Since It is used in javascript already, it cancels out the need to use other technologies.;
Since it is done on one language you don't need to know more additional code, knowing javascript is enough syntax.;
Its a lot less complex than other languages, and easier to read.;
Node.js is an open-source technology that does not require costly licensing.;
You can find a lot of help for node js online.

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