node-intro Flashcards
1
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What is Node.js?
A
Node.js is a program that allows JavaScript to be run outside of a web browser
2
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What can Node.js be used for?
A
It is commonly used to build back ends for Web applications, command-line programs, or any kind of automation that developers wish to perform
3
Q
What is a REPL?
A
Read-eval-print-loop; a simple interactive computer programming environment that takes single user inputs, executes them, and returns the result 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
C#, Python, Java, PHP, Ruby
