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The video begins by introducing Node.js as a back-end JavaScript runtime environment [], clarifying that it's not a programming language itself but rather a tool that utilizes the V8 engine to execute JavaScript code outside of a web browser []. This allows developers to leverage JavaScript for server-side development [], making it a versatile, free, open-source, and cross-platform solution compatible with various operating systems like Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac [].
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The video begins by introducing Node.js as a back-end JavaScript runtime environment [], clarifying that it's not a programming language itself but rather a tool that utilizes the V8 engine to execute JavaScript code outside of a web browser []. This allows developers to leverage JavaScript for server-side development [], making it a versatile, free, open-source, and cross-platform solution compatible with various operating systems like Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac [].