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Node.js

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2009First released
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Server-side JavaScript runtime by Ryan Dahl, built on the V8 engine and libuv.

What is Node.js written in?

Its runtime is implemented in C++ and JavaScript (documented).

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What language is Node.js written in?
Node.js is primarily implemented in C++ and JavaScript.
When was Node.js first released?
Node.js was first released in 2009.

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