Node.js is built for performance. It allows you to build complex and powerful applications quickly and easily using JavaScript code. Node.js allows you to use JavaScript for web applications and offers flexibility for a wide range of purposes. Node.js brings JavaScript to the server using Google’s V8 engine. 

Top Reasons for using Node.js 

• It’s an in-demand skillset used by popular and large businesses.
• Node.js is written in JavaScript, which reduces the time to transition to Node.js if you are already familiar with JavaScript.
• It’s a perfect solution for a full-stack developer dealing with backends and databases.
• JavaScript makes it easy to write and run code within your own computer.
• Node.js is easy to develop locally.
• It’s open source with an active community and support network.
• Node Package Manager allows you to create complex applications using existing modules and has a massive number of packages.
• Node.js is well supported, with a large community and many forums and groups to share code and get help.
• It can be used to build microservices.

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