Node.js is an advanced event-driven system, which is used to develop scalable apps. It uses Google's V8 JavaScript Engine and it processes requests and responses between a server and an immense number of online users more effectively than any traditional system. What makes Node.js special is the fact that in contrast to conventional systems which handle the information in massive hunks, it processes everything in small bits. As an illustration, when a user needs to fill a few fields on a website, Node.js handles the information in the first field once it’s typed, utilizing the server’s processing power more efficiently. In contrast, other platforms wait for all the fields to be filled and while the info in them is being processed, requests from other users remain in the queue. The difference may be negligible for a single person, but it undoubtedly does make a difference when a huge number of individuals are visiting a website simultaneously. A couple of instances of sites where Node.js can be applied are dinner reservation portals, web-based chat rooms or interactive browser video game portals, in other words websites that offer fast live communication.

Node.js in Website Hosting

You will be able to make use of Node.js with each website hosting plan offered by us, since the platform is present on our cloud hosting servers and can be added to an existing shared web hosting account with a few clicks. When you log into your Hepsia hosting Control Panel, you’ll find Node.js in the Upgrades section where you can pick how many instances you want to add. One instance means that one single app will use Node.js and you will be able to add as many instances to your website hosting account as you need. A new section will show up in the Control Panel soon afterwards and to begin using Node.js, you’ll have to enter the path to the .js file that will use it and to decide whether the connection should pass through the physical server’s shared IP address or through a dedicated IP. The controls inside the Hepsia Control Panel will also allow you to restart or to switch off an instance and to see any given app’s output.