Node.js is a relatively newcomer in server side platforms but has garnered the attention of both developers and businesses. We will explore if it lives up to the hype, the ecosystem, where is it a good fit and where it falls short.
previous function completed Serial dependent Runs a series of functions passing previous results into next function Parallel fashion Runs a series of function in parallel Queue Runs a series of function in parallel up to desired concurrency Library Choices Async, Groupie, Step, Q, etc. Node.js - Flow libraries
usage • Performant VM (Google’s V8) • Active Community, Lots of resources • Package Manager • Enforces Async across • Quick Prototyping • Growing Industry support Node.js - Wrapping up