Node.js v20.10.0 for Linux PPC64LE

Node.js, also known as Node, is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment, enabling JavaScript code execution outside the browser. Created by Ryan Dahl in 2009, Node.js aims to build high-performance web servers and network applications. It leverages the V8 JavaScript engine from Google Chrome and operates on various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X. Event-driven and non-blocking I/O model are among its key features, making it ideal for handling concurrent connections, thus excelling in real-time applications like online gaming, chat applications, and real-time communication services. Additionally, Node.js adopts a modular architecture, facilitated by npm (Node package manager), enabling community members to share and reuse code, significantly fostering the growth and expansion of the Node.js ecosystem. Beyond server-side development, Node.js finds applications in building toolchains, desktop applications, IoT devices, and more. With capabilities to handle file systems, database operations, and network requests, developers can write full-stack applications in JavaScript, significantly enhancing development efficiency and convenience. In practice, many large enterprises and organizations have adopted Node.js as the development platform for their web applications, such as Netflix, PayPal, and Walmart, leveraging Node.js to improve application performance, streamline development processes, and respond to market demands faster.