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# [Why developers should use Node.js](https://pranavbawg.hashnode.dev/why-developers-should-use-nodejs?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

\[14\] Introduction Node.js is a cross-platform runtime environment and library for running JavaScript applications outside the browser. It is used for creating server-side and networking web applications. It is open source and free to use. Many of the...

Jun 17, 2024 · 5 min read · pranavbawg.hashnode.dev  
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