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Node.js is single-threaded by design for its core event loop, which is one of its fundamental architectural features. This single-threaded event loop, often referred to as an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model, is key to Node.js' efficiency and hig...

Oct 30, 2023 · 2 min read · nodejsappdevelopmentservices.hashnode.dev  
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