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Learning Node.js for .NET Developers

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Learning Node.js for .NET Developers

Overview of this book

Node.js is an open source, cross-platform runtime environment that allows you to use JavaScript to develop server-side web applications. This short guide will help you develop applications using JavaScript and Node.js, leverage your existing programming skills from .NET or Java, and make the most of these other platforms through understanding the Node.js programming model. You will learn how to build web applications and APIs in Node, discover packages in the Node.js ecosystem, test and deploy your Node.js code, and more. Finally, you will discover how to integrate Node.js and .NET code.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
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Index

Chapter 1. Why Node.js?

Node.js is still relatively new compared to platforms such as .NET and Java, but has become very popular in a short time, and has even started influencing these platforms. This is thanks to its distinctive programming model, extensive ecosystem, and powerful tooling.

These factors make Node.js a compelling alternative to other platforms. They can also make it intimidating. Its distinctive programming model may seem quite alien compared to other platforms. The sheer range of available libraries and tools can be bewildering.

This book will guide you through Node.js so you can start using it in your applications. It will help you to understand Node.js, navigate its ecosystem, and leverage your existing development skills in this new environment.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Introducing the Node.js platform
  • Seeing how its execution model works
  • Exploring the Node.js ecosystem
  • Looking at JavaScript as a language choice
  • Considering the range of use cases for Node.js