Summary

In this chapter, we explored what makes Node.js so special and how it differs from other backend systems. We also covered the history of Node.js and how it has evolved over the years.

Additionally, we covered the Node.js architecture and how it works under the hood. We learned about the event loop and how it allows Node.js to handle many concurrent requests efficiently.

In the next chapter, we will learn how to set up the development environment and start using Node.js.