Node.js v17.2.0 for Linux PPC64LE

Node.js, or Node for short, is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment. It enables the execution of JavaScript code outside the browser. Founded by Ryan Dahl in 2009, Node.js aims to create high-performance web servers and network applications. It leverages the V8 JavaScript engine from Google Chrome, supporting various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix, and macOS. One of Node.js' distinguishing features is its event-driven and non-blocking I/O model, making it ideal for handling concurrent connections, thus excelling in real-time applications like online gaming, chat apps, and instant messaging services. Additionally, Node.js adopts a modular architecture, facilitated by npm (Node Package Manager), allowing community members to share and reuse code, fostering the growth and expansion of the Node.js ecosystem. Beyond server-side development, Node.js is utilized in toolchains, desktop app development, 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. Many large enterprises and organizations, such as Netflix, PayPal, and Walmart, have adopted Node.js as their web application development platform, leveraging its performance benefits, streamlining development processes, and responding faster to market demands.