Node.js

Node.js enables developers to use JavaScript for server-side scripting, unifying web application development around a single programming language. It runs on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine, compiling JavaScript directly to native machine code for high performance. This environment is particularly suited for building fast, scalable network programs like web servers, API gateways, and microservices. Its package ecosystem, npm, offers countless modules that simplify adding functionality, while its cross-platform compatibility ensures applications work reliably across different operating systems and devices.