Foundations of Node.js
summary
Node.js centers a tiny core around non‑blocking I/O and ships concrete pieces: a net module, a default HTTP implementation, and VM/extension hooks. Changing a single timing call like nextTick/setImmediate can reorder events and break implicit assumptions; pure‑JS HTTP reimplementations exist but are hard to get both semantically correct and efficient. The project prioritizes API stability, clearer upgrade paths, and whether a proposed core feature actually solves common network use cases before merging.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Node.js foundations
- 1:14Macro perspective in Node.js
- 3:19Node.js as the right tool
- 5:07Core APIs and ecosystem
- 7:15Pluggable architecture and community
- 8:18Enterprise adoption
- 9:20Stability and upgrades
- 10:42Node.js core ethos
