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Node.js is a platform built on Chrome's JavaScript runtime for easily building fast, scalable network applications. Node.js uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model that makes it lightweight and efficient, perfect for data-intensive real-time applications that run across distributed devices.

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Installation

The explains how to get started with Node.js and npm (node package manager) on your system.

Versions

Stable:

The current stable version is 0.10.33

Unstable:

The current unstable version is 0.11.14

The Future:

• API changes between v0.10 and v0.12
• Applications tested with v0.12
• ECMA 5 Mozilla Features Implemented in V8
• ES6 (a.k.a. Harmony) Features Implemented in V8 and Available in Node

API Changes:

Using an old version of node.js? You might need to update your programs.

• From v0.2 to v0.3
• From v0.3 to v0.4
• From v0.4 to v0.6
• From v0.6 to v0.8
• From v0.8 to v0.10
• From v0.10 to v0.12

Modules

Most modules can be found by searching the npm registry.

Alternatively you can use nipster or toolbox.

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