Microsoft and others have already adopted this technology to extend JavaScript beyond the browser. Still, software developers should beware the limits of Node.js.

Node.js uses Google's V8 JavaScript engine from Chrome to run and execute JavaScript code outside the browser. SEE: Hiring Kit: Python developer (TechRepublic Premium) ...

Node.js is still the most widely used JavaScript runtime environment, but Deno is more secure and brings modern advantages. Compare Deno and Node.js and decide which is right for your next project.