Node.js 16 Node.js Foundation
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Use this command to install Node.js 16:
winget install --id=OpenJS.NodeJS.16 -e Node.js® is a cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment designed to enable developers to build high-performance servers, web applications, command-line tools, and scripts efficiently. It provides a robust foundation for running JavaScript outside of the browser, leveraging the V8 engine for fast execution.
Key Features:
- High Performance: Built on Google's V8 engine, Node.js ensures rapid execution of JavaScript code.
- Extensive Ecosystem: Comes with npm (Node Package Manager), offering access to thousands of reusable packages and modules.
- Support for Modern JavaScript: Enables the use of ES6+ features and modern module systems like ECMAScript Modules (ESM).
- Long-Term Support (LTS) Versions: Provides stable releases with extended security and maintenance updates, ensuring reliability for production environments.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers working on backend services, real-time applications, or command-line tools. Node.js empowers developers to create scalable, efficient solutions while benefiting from a vibrant open-source community and extensive documentation. It can be installed via winget, simplifying setup across supported platforms.