Over the past year or so, Node.js has gained some serious traction.
Generally speaking, Node.js is a JavaScript framework that supports writing network applications. It runs JavaScript on both the client and the server.
Now.js is a module that runs on the client that extends the power of Node.
In fact, it seeks to make network-based development even quicker.
- The library is a namespace that runs within the context of Node.js and is available on both the client and server
- The variables and functions added are automatically synced to both sides of the system
- Functions can be called both ways (server to client, client to server).
The site even features a two minutes v ideo on how to create a fully-functional chat room in 12 lines of JavaScript.
Check it out here.
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