What Node.js Actually Is | NodeBook

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What Node.js Actually Is | NodeBook

Learn and Master the complex parts of the Node.js Runtime. From V8's Turbofan optimizer to production deployments. Each chapter includes hands-on labs, real-world examples, and performance insights. The definitive guide to becoming a Node.js expert.

https://www.thenodebook.com/node-arch/what-is-nodejs

[SangTran13]

Thanks for sharing this chapter! I really like how it breaks down Node.js into V8 + libuv and explains the event loop clearly.
The deep dive into V8’s Turbofan optimizer and the C++ bindings for core modules gave me a much better mental model of what Node.js actually is (a runtime, not a framework).
The hands-on labs are especially useful to connect the theory with practice. Excited to keep following along with the rest of NodeBook 🚀

[xbsheng]

So cool! Thanks to the author for sharing

[silasbrasil]

This a great work, congratulations! Thank you for shared your knowledge with us.

[pugmania]

Hello! Great article. I think you have a Markdown error in your Node.js example server code. Everything after

server.listen(5001, () => {
// @log: Server running on http://localhost:5001/
console.log("Server running on http://localhost:5001/");
});

looks like it was mistakenly included in your code example. Just a heads up!