node-intro Flashcards
1
Q
What is Node.js?
A
JavaScript runtime environment that executes JavaScript code outside of a web browser.
2
Q
What can Node.js be used for?
A
It is used for server-side programming, and primarily deployed for non-blocking, event-driven servers, such as traditional web sites and back-end API services,
3
Q
What is a REPL?
A
A Read-Eval-Print Loop, or REPL, is a computer environment where user inputs are read and evaluated, and then the results are returned to the user.
4
Q
When was Node.js created?
A
may 27 2009
5
Q
What back end languages have you heard of?
A
PHP, Ruby on Rails
