What is Node.js?

Node.js is an open-source JavaScript runtime environment at the server level that allows developers to build scalable applications. It uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model, which means it can efficiently handle a large number of simultaneous connections. The service runs on the V8 JavaScript engine, the same engine used by Google Chrome, executing JavaScript code outside of the browser, on the server side. This functionality opens significant possibilities for the development and deployment of web applications and server backend infrastructure.

How does Node.js help me?

Among the advantages of Node.js, we list:

• Node.js uses an asynchronous model, which allows the server to handle a large number of simultaneous requests without blocking operations. This translates into improved performance and faster response times for the developed website.
• JavaScript can be used for both frontend and backend, simplifying the development of web applications.
• The Node.js application allows for smooth code transition between different platforms, providing increased flexibility.
• Node.js benefits from a vast collection of open-source libraries and frameworks, making it easier to build web applications, APIs, and microservices.

• What types of applications can be built with Node.js?

  • Web applications: Node.js can be used to create server-side logic and handle HTTP requests, making it ideal for building dynamic and data-intensive web applications.
  • Real-time applications: Due to its event-driven nature, Node.js is excellent for building real-time applications, such as chat applications.
  • APIs: Node.js provides a convenient way to build APIs for mobile applications, single-page applications (SPAs), or other services that require data exchange.
  • Microservices: Node.js is often used for developing microservices-based architectures, in which small and independent services communicate with each other to build complex applications.
    
    

  On which hosting packages is NodeJS offered?

  All hosting packages in Hostico's offer, with cPanel, Plesk, and ISPConfig control panels (except for the shared hosting Start packages), have the necessary tools installed for using NodeJS.
  On Shared packages with the cPanel control panel, NodeJS can be managed through the NodeJS Selector interface, as well as through the terminal/command line.
  On VPS packages, regardless of the chosen panel, NodeJS can be managed through the command line. However, it will be necessary to request the technical department to configure your SSH access.
  The default version accessible from the command line is NodeJS 22. If you want a newer or older version of NodeJS, you can request this from the technical department.