node.js @ GA 2015

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1. node.js // io.js General Assembly 2015 by @vladikoff
2. node.js • A platform built using the JavaScript runtime • First released in 2009 • Open Source ( github.com/joyent/node ) • Cross-platform, install it from nodejs.org
3. Latest Stable Release: 0.12 February 6, 2015 V8 JavaScript Engine: v3.28.73 node.js Latest Stable: 1.20.0 February 10, 2015 V8 JavaScript Engine: v4.1.0.14 Read more at https://iojs. org/en/es6.html io.js
4. why node • JavaScript, JavaScript everywhere! • Server-side frameworks, lots of developer tools! • Modular: 125,000+ modules on npm! ◦ see npmjs.com • Works particularly well for: ◦ JSON APIs ◦ single page apps, realtime apps ◦ command line tools
5. Buffer C/C++ Addons Child Processes Crypto Events File System HTTP HTTPS Modules Net the API OS Path Process Query Strings Readline REPL Stream Timers URL Utilities...
6. using the api
7. using the api
8. using the api
9. install from npm
10. managing callbacks
11. managing callbacks
12. what else is there? • Server Frameworks • Full Stack Frameworks • Testing Frameworks • CSS Preprocessors • Developer Tools • Native Applications
13. let’s build an app...