Node.js v18.0 for Linux PPC64LE

Node.js, also known as Node, is a cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that allows running JavaScript code outside of the browser. Created by Ryan Dahl in 2009, Node.js aims to build high-performance web servers and network applications. It is powered by the Google Chrome V8 JavaScript engine and can run on various operating systems including Windows, Linux, Unix, and macOS. One of the key features of Node.js is its event-driven and non-blocking I/O model, making it well-suited for handling concurrent connections, which excels in building real-time applications like online games, 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, greatly fostering the development and expansion of the Node.js ecosystem. Beyond server-side development, Node.js is utilized in building toolchains, desktop applications, IoT devices, and more. With its capabilities to handle file systems, manipulate databases, and process 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 its performance benefits, streamlining the development process, and responding to market demands more swiftly.