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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.

Official Links:

• Website
• Download
• Docs, Contributing and Tutorials
• Community
• About
• Blog
• API

Installation

The installation guide 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
• 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

Frequently Asked Questions

The FAQ answers common questions people have about Node.js.

Community

• Events
• Discussion
• Learning
• Development

Modules

Most modules can be found by searching the npm registry.

Alternatively you can use nipster or toolbox.

Resources

Besides the documentation on the official site here are links to other resources.

ChangeLog

Node releases a new version every one or two weeks. The ChangeLog can always be found here.

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