where does node.js fit within the web development context?

Question

I know that node.js is said to be \"event-driven I/O\" server-side javascript hosted on V8 Javascript engine. I visited the node.js website, and then read the

Answer 1

I haven't seen anyone give a simple answer to this yet.

Node.js is:

• the v8 javascript engine
• an event loop
• some c++ bindings, among other things, that give v8 IO capabilities (both network and file IO)

It's important to note, Node doesn't necessarily have to be used for web development either. It's purpose is, "evented IO".