Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform runtime environment for server-side applications, created by Ryan Dahl in 2009, and built on Google's V8 JavaScript engine. It features the Node Package Manager (npm) for managing packages and dependencies, and supports frameworks like Express.js for application organization and Socket.io for real-time communication. The document outlines installation steps, project setup, and advantages of Node.js over other platforms like Apache.
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