Backend Flashcards
1
Q
What do severs actually do?
A
They serve files.
Also they hear requests for the files, and respond to the request.
This means it needs access to the internet. (or local network).
2
Q
Where are the sever files?
A
In some sort of storage.
Ex. Hard drive or SSD.
3
Q
Does JS natively have the ability to listen to the network to access Hard drive or SSD?
A
No, it does not have access to the files or network.
4
Q
What is Node.js?
A
A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine.
This allows JS to have disk and network access.
Leon’s explanation: The same shit that lets you run JS in the browser can now be used to run JS on Severs, Desktops, and elsewhere.
5
Q
What two things do servers need?
A
Network (internet, request/response) access.
Storage (ssd/hard drive) access.
