Practice How Does Node.js Work? (4.2.2) - Building a Server with Node.js and Express
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How does Node.js work?

Practice - How does Node.js work?

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is Node.js?

💡 Hint: Think about where JavaScript can run besides your browser.

Question 2 Easy

What does npm stand for?

💡 Hint: It’s related to managing libraries for Node.js.

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Question 1

What is Node.js primarily used for?

Client-side scripting
Server-side applications
Database management

💡 Hint: Consider where you can run JavaScript besides the browser.

Question 2

True or False: Node.js uses blocking I/O by default.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how Node.js handles multiple tasks.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how the event loop contributes to the event-driven nature of Node.js. Provide an example of a scenario where it might be beneficial.

💡 Hint: What happens to requests when they are submitted to the server?

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the differences between blocking and non-blocking I/O and illustrate their impact on application performance.

💡 Hint: Think about how delays in one task can affect others.

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