What is: Server-side JavaScript
If you’re somewhat familiar JavaScript, you are probably thinking of client-side JavaScript. If you’re thinking there is no such thing as server-side JavaScript, think again. Probably the most widely known JS framework off the top of my head is Node.js, so in this article, I will be using it as the example.
So what is server-side JavaScript?
Server-side JavaScript is JavaScript that runs server-side as opposed to client-side.
One of the most well known server-side JavaScript frameworks is
Node.js (often called Node). NodeJS provides a widely used CLI tool called npm,
which helps manage dependencies for your Node application.
Why should I use Node.js?
- It is used by many front-end JavaScript frameworks and libraries. One of the main reasons to use Node.js is because so many modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks use Node.js. Some of these frameworks include ReactJS and Webpack.
- It makes full-stack development easier. A front-end developer can more easily work on back-end tasks without having to hire additional developers for the back-end since everything runs in JavaScript.
How do I get started?
To get started with Node.js, you can download it here on Node.js’s website.