Summary

In this chapter, you have seen how the Node.js platform is built upon a few important principles that shape both its internal architecture and the code we write. You have learned that Node.js has a minimal core and that embracing the "Node way" means writing modules that are smaller, simpler, and that expose only the minimum functionality necessary.Next, you discovered the reactor pattern, which is the pulsating heart of Node.js, and dissected the internal architecture of the platform runtime to reveal its other pillars: V8, libuv, bindings, and the core JavaScript library.Finally, we analyzed some of the main characteristics of using JavaScript in Node.js compared to the browser and learned how TypeScript can be leveraged when working with Node.js.Besides the obvious technical advantages enabled by its internal architecture, Node.js draws significant interest due to the principles it embodies and the vibrant community surrounding it. Its focus on simplicity and efficiency...