NODE.JS

An Introduction to Node.js on sitepoint.com

1. What is node.js?

• Node.js is an open source server environment
• Node.js is free
• Node.js runs on various platforms (Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, etc.)
• Node.js uses JavaScript on the server

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1. In your own words, what is Chrome’s V8 JavaScript Engine?

Google Chrome and other Chromium-based web browsers, such as Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi, use the V8 engine, which is an open-source JavaScript engine. It was built with speed in mind, and it’s in charge of converting JavaScript into native machine code that your computer can run.

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1. What is npm?

npm is the world’s largest Software Registry. The registry contains over 800,000 code packages. Open-source developers use npm to share software. Many organizations also use npm to manage private development.

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1. What version of node are you running on your machine?

v14.17.4

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1. What version of npm are you running on your machine?

6.14.14

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1. What command would you type to install a library/package called ‘jshint’?

npm install -g jshint

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1. What is node used for?

• I/O bound Applications
• Data Streaming Applications
• Data Intensive Real-time Applications (DIRT)
• JSON APIs based Applications
• Single Page Applications

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6 Reasons for Pair Programming

1. What are the 6 reasons for pair programming?

• Greater efficiency
• Engaged collaboration
• Learning from fellow students
• Social skills
• Job interview readiness
• Work environment readiness

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1. In your experience, which of these reasons have you found most beneficial?

   Social skills

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1. How does pair programming work?

   pair programming commonly involves two roles: the Driver and the Navigator. The Driver is the programmer who is typing and the only one whose hands are on the keyboard. Handling the “mechanics” of coding, the Driver manages the text editor, switching files, version control, and—of course writing—code. The Navigator uses their words to guide the Driver but does not provide any direct input to the computer

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