Understanding node.js. Node.js has generally caused two reactions in people I've introduced it to. Basically people either "got it" right away, or they ended up being very confused. If you have been in the second group so far, here is my attempt to explain node: It is a command line tool. You download a tarball, compile and install the source.It let's you run JavaScript programs by typing 'node my_app.js' in your terminal.The JS is executed by the V8 javascript engine (the thing that makes Google Chrome so fast).Node provides a JavaScript API to access the network and file system "But I can do everything I need in: ruby, python, php, java, ... !
". I hear you. "Get to the point! " Alright, I will. "Huh? " That's right, everything runs in parallel, except your code. The day starts by one servant waking up the king and asking him if he needs anything. Once a servant finishes a task, he lines up outside the kings quarter to report. "That's fantastic, but could you quit the silly metaphor and speak geek to me? " Sure. No. The Node Beginner Book » A comprehensive Node.js tutorial. About The aim of this document is to get you started with developing applications with Node.js, teaching you everything you need to know about "advanced" JavaScript along the way.
It goes way beyond your typical "Hello World" tutorial. Status You are reading the final version of this book, i.e., updates are only done to correct errors or to reflect changes in new versions of Node.js. It was last updated on July 1, 2013. The code samples in this book are tested to work with Node.js version 0.10.12. This site allows you to read pages 1-21 of this book for free. Intended audience This document will probably fit best for readers that have a background similar to my own: experienced with at least one object-oriented language like Ruby, Python, PHP or Java, only little experience with JavaScript, and completely new to Node.js.
However, because functions and objects in JavaScript are different from their counterparts in most other languages, these will be explained in more detail. Table of contents. Rmat0n/node-example - GitHub. Felix's Node.js Guide. Mastering Node - Open Source Nodejs eBook. 7 Free E-Books and Tutorials for Learning and Mastering Node.js. OK, we won't bore you by telling you what Node.js is again or why it's so dang hot. You want to learn Node.js? There's no completely finished Node.js book out there that we're aware of. But there's one complete book in rough draft form, two partial guides and several other great resources for learning Node.js. No more excuses: Try Node.js for $0.02 or less in just a few minutes No more excuses: Try Node.js for $0.02 or less in just a few minutes is a short tutorial from the developers of NowJS. Up and Running With Node.js Up and Running with Node.js by Tom Hughes-Croucher hasn't been officially released yet, but O'Reilly Media has released a free text preview of the book as part of its Open Feedback Publishing System.
Our previous coverage of the book is here. The Node Beginner Book The Node Beginner Book by by Manuel Kiessling is a new Node.js e-book. Felix's Node.js Guide Felix's Node.js Guide got a lot of attention this week, particularly the Convincing The Boss section. Mastering Node.