Node.js

Intro

• Uses commandline interface

• Node is written in C++, since v8 (js engine) is written in C++

• Ecmascript:

  • Core standard for js, since there is variety of js engines

    • e.g. v8

      • Google/open source

      • Includes a shell we can use essentially write any js.

      • Can be embedded to C++ application

        • Meaning we can use the v8 engine within our C++ application.

        • We can add features to Javascript this way.

        • Node.js is one of this embedded programs that builds on v8.

  • Expectation of what should happen