Node.js v14.21.2 for AIX PowerPC

Node.js (Node) is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment designed to execute JavaScript code outside of the browser. Founded by Ryan Dahl in 2009, Node.js aims to create high-performance web servers and network applications. It is built on the V8 JavaScript engine from Google Chrome and can run on various operating systems including Windows, Linux, Unix, and macOS. Node.js is known for its event-driven and non-blocking I/O model, making it well-suited for handling concurrent connections, thus excelling in real-time applications such as online gaming, chat applications, and communication services. Additionally, Node.js utilizes a modular architecture, enabling community members to share and reuse code through npm (Node package manager), greatly fostering the development and expansion of the Node.js ecosystem. Besides server-side development, Node.js is also utilized in building toolchains, desktop applications, and IoT devices. With capabilities to handle file systems, operate databases, and process network requests, developers can write full-stack applications in JavaScript, significantly improving development efficiency and convenience. In practice, many large enterprises and organizations have adopted Node.js as their web application development platform, such as Netflix, PayPal, and Walmart, leveraging Node.js to enhance application performance, streamline development processes, and respond to market demands more rapidly.