# Node.js in Action, Second Edition

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- Authors: [Alex Young](https://www.bookquiver.com/alex-young), [TJ Holowaychuk](https://www.bookquiver.com/tj-holowaychuk), [Nathan Rajlich](https://www.bookquiver.com/nathan-rajlich), [Mike Cantelon](https://www.bookquiver.com/mike-cantelon), [Marc Harter](https://www.bookquiver.com/marc-harter)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 2017-10-18
- Genres: Computing and Information Technology, Business applications

## Description

DESCRIPTION JavaScript on the server? You bet! Node. js is a JavaScript framework that can be used to create scalable, high-performance web applications. Using asynchronous I/O, the server can do more than one thing at a time, a key requirement for real-time apps like chat, games, and live statistics. Node. js in Action, Second Edition is a thoroughly-revised new edition that starts at square one and guides readers through all the features, techniques, and concepts needed to build production-quality Node applications. The book dives into the many different uses of Node: traditional web applications, real-time web applications, non-web network applications, and even desktop applications. It also covers the ongoing development of Node via io. js and the emerging ECMAScript 6 features. KEY FEATURES • Simplifies web application development • Teaches Node. js from the ground up • Outlines valuable online resources • Application examples including chat, microblogging, and more AUDIENCE Perfect for a web developer transitioning from Rails, Django, or PHP. Requires basic knowledge of JavaScript. No prior experience with Node. js needed. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY Node. js is a JavaScript framework that can be used to create scalable, highperformance web applications. Using asynchronous I/O, the server can do more than one thing at a time, a key requirement for real-time apps like chat, games, and live statistics.

## Editions

### Node.js in Action, Second Edition

- Publisher: Manning Publications
- ISBN: 978-16-1729-257-6
- Pages: 392
- Published: 2017-10-18
- Language: en_US