Node.js v16.4.0 for AIX PPC64

Node.js, or Node, is an open-source and cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that enables running JavaScript code outside of a browser. Founded by Ryan Dahl in 2009, Node.js aims to create high-performance web servers and network applications. Built on Google Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine, it can run on various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix, and macOS. One of Node.js's key features is its event-driven and non-blocking I/O model, making it well-suited for handling concurrent connections, thus excelling in real-time applications like online games, chat apps, and real-time communication services. Additionally, Node.js utilizes a modular architecture, allowing 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 used for building toolchains, desktop applications, IoT devices, and more. With its capabilities in handling file systems, databases, and 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 swiftly.