NodeJS on Ubuntu: Installation and First Steps | Linux Today

NodeJS on Ubuntu: Installation and First Steps

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JM
Jeff Mitchell
Jun 3, 2020

NodeJS is a server-side implementation of javascript. It is event-driven and asynchronous so it is often used as a partial replacement for PHP. It’s a vital technology in many websites today. This is why new developers are adopting it more and more and are noticing its benefits.

JM

Jeff Mitchell

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