Why Node.js is Perfect for Real-Time Application Development

29 January 2025

Web

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Node.js powers 6.3 million websites in the U.S.
Big names like Uber, Netflix, and Twitter use Node.js.
Around 85% of developers use Node.js for web applications.

An Overview of Node.js

LinkedIn
Netflix
Yahoo
Groupon
PayPal
Uber

What are Real-Time Applications?

What Does A Real-Time Application Do?

Instant messaging and chats
Video calls
Online shopping transactions
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Cloud storage solutions
Online multiplayer games

Create fast, asynchronous solutions for modern web apps.

Where Are Real-Time Applications Used?

Real-Time Notification Delivery

Real-Time Messaging

Real-Time Tracking

Live Streaming

IoT Devices

Role of Node.js in Real-Time Apps

Receiving Notifications
Multiple User Collaboration
Making Interactions

Why Node.js Is the Right Choice for Real-Time Applications?

Scalability

Code Reusability

SEO Friendliness

JSON Support

Efficient Data Handling

Proxy Server Capabilities

Node.js's Suitability for Developing Real-Time Applications

Socket.IO

Express.js

To Wrap Up

WRITTEN BY

Bhagyesh Radiya

Bhagyesh is a Node.js expert who creates fast, scalable server-side applications. He’s all about optimizing performance and making sure everything works smoothly under pressure. In his free time, Bhagyesh enjoys tech meetups and learning new coding tricks.