What is Node.js?

The video tutorial explains Node.js, a runtime that allows JavaScript to run on the server side using the V8 engine. It highlights the differences between JavaScript in the browser and Node.js, emphasizing how Node.js extends JavaScript's capabilities with C bindings. The tutorial also covers the implementation of JavaScript methods and the role of the V8 engine in executing JavaScript code.

What is Node JS and how did it change the use of JavaScript?

Explain the role of the V8 JavaScript engine in Node JS.

Describe the concept of a JavaScript runtime and its significance in Node JS.

What are C bindings in the context of Node JS and why are they important?

What is the significance of the global object in Node JS compared to the window object in the browser?

What is the purpose of the 'process' object in Node JS?

What are some key differences between JavaScript in the browser and JavaScript in Node JS?

How does Node JS extend the functionality of JavaScript?

How does Node JS allow JavaScript to interact with the file system?

In what ways can JavaScript in Node JS access system resources that it cannot in the browser?