What Is Node.js? A Beginner's Introduction to Node.js

What exactly is node.js? Is it a command-line tool, a language, the same thing as Ruby on Rails, a cure for cancer? If you're new to web development, it can be a bit confusing as to what exactly node.js is and to what you should do with it, and there's a lot of information out there...most of which seems to be tailored towards genius-level developers. So, here's a node.js introduction for those who have no idea what it is. We're going to cover the difference between javascript in a browser vs javascript in node.js and the common uses for node.js. To wrap it up, we're going to spin up a quick web server in node.js just to show you how easy it is. Now, learn how to build an Express.js App! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqMIyTH9wSg -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Also watch: "Responsive Design Tutorial - Tips for making web sites look great on any device" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgOO9YUFlGI -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-