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# [The Node.js Event Loop Explained](https://learnwithdevesh.hashnode.dev/the-node-js-event-loop-explained?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction Node.js mainly works on a single thread. This means only one task can run on the main thread at a time. But still, Node.js can handle thousands of requests efficiently. This becomes possi

May 10 · 4 min read · learnwithdevesh.hashnode.dev  
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