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Node.js Interview Questions and Features

The document provides an overview of Node.js, highlighting its definition as an open-source JavaScript runtime environment that is popular for its non-blocking, event-driven architecture. It outlines key features such as asynchronous handling, single-threaded architecture, and the use of NPM for package management. Additionally, it mentions real-world applications built with Node.js, including Netflix, LinkedIn, Walmart, and PayPal.

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Node.js Interview Questions and Features

The document provides an overview of Node.js, highlighting its definition as an open-source JavaScript runtime environment that is popular for its non-blocking, event-driven architecture. It outlines key features such as asynchronous handling, single-threaded architecture, and the use of NPM for package management. Additionally, it mentions real-world applications built with Node.js, including Netflix, LinkedIn, Walmart, and PayPal.

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Week5 Session 1- Interview Questions

1. What is [Link], and why is it popular?


[Link] is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that executes
JavaScript code outside a web browser. It is popular because it uses a non-blocking, event-driven
architecture that is ideal for building scalable and high-performance applications.

2. How does [Link] differ from other JavaScript runtime environments?


Unlike traditional JavaScript environments that run in a browser, [Link] runs JavaScript on the
server. It uses the V8 JavaScript engine, allowing for fast execution, and supports non-blocking
I/O operations for high concurrency.

3. What are the main features of [Link]?​


Main features of [Link] are as follow:-
●​ Asynchronous and Event-Driven: Handles multiple requests efficiently without blocking.
●​ Single-Threaded Architecture: Achieves scalability using an event loop.
●​ Fast Execution: Powered by Google’s V8 engine.
●​ NPM: Provides access to a large repository of open-source libraries.
●​ Cross-Platform: Compatible with multiple operating systems

4. What is npm, and why is it used in [Link]?​


NPM (Node Package Manager) is a package manager for [Link]. It is used for installing,
managing, and sharing libraries and dependencies for [Link] applications.

5. What is non-blocking I/O in [Link]?​


Non-blocking I/O allows [Link] to handle multiple requests without waiting for one to finish,
improving performance.

6. Name some real-world applications built with [Link].​


Some real world applications built with [Link] are :-

●​ Netflix: Streaming platform


●​ LinkedIn: Backend API
●​ Walmart: E-commerce
●​ PayPal: Payment gateway

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