"Node.js"

Node.js vs PHP

- Node.js

What is better: Node.js or PHP?

Today, we are going to talk about world famous platforms such Node.js and PHP. We’ll try to find out which one is better by comparing their characteristics and outstanding features. However, before we get down to it, there are still some things we would like to shed light upon. Continue Reading

Node.js vs GO Language

- Node.js

Node.js or GO?

Node.js is an open-source platform which is considered to be extremely popular among diverse enterprises due to its development speed, language homogeneity, modern features, simplicity and an enormous community. What I personally like about Node is its “universal approach”, by saying so I imply that the code can be read by both front and backend developers. Besides, it’s relatively easy to find a person who is good at JavaScript. Certainly, there is a great number of people who prefer using it because of its NPM availability, providing a well-devised infrastructure. However, taking into consideration all the characteristics mentioned above, obviously we wonder why some companies come to use GO rather than Node.js. What’s the matter? Continue Reading

Node.js and The Internet of Things

- Fire development, Node.js

Node.js as the best tool for The Internet of Things development

Smart companies never stands still trying to determine new technologies and leverage them. Therefore, as tech enthusiasts, we always try to dig something interesting; and this time our attention is focused on two modern trends: The Internet of Things and Node.js. Each one provides tons of new opportunities when used separately, but both can be combined within a single system as well. Below, we explain how these phenomenons are used together, demonstrate why Node.js is ideal for the creation of the  Internet of Things ecosystems, and talk about some Node-based services related to the IoT development. Continue Reading

The Best Node.js Ecommerce Platforms

- E-Commerce, Node.js

Ecommerce with Node.js

Since Node.js is an extremely powerful tool, it is widely used by developers around the world. Moreover, the environment is utilized within various spheres, including content management and ecommerce . Recently, I’ve covered all major Node.js CMSs, so now I’d like to draw your attention to some reliable ecommerce solutions based on Node.js. You can find all Firebear’s articles about the development environment listed here: The Ultimate Guide to Node.js. If you are looking for a robust ecommerce platform that offers Node-specific features, check the following article. Continue Reading

How to Become a Rockstar Node.JS Developer (tutorials, blogs, and books)

- E-Commerce, Fire development, Node.js

 Node.JS Development: tutorials, books, resources, classes, etc

Being a key development trend of 2015, Node.js will probably get much more attention next year. Therefore, I propose you to get a deeper insight into its competitive advantages over other similar solutions with the following Node.js guide. If you don’t trust the tool just because it is a trendy platform that everyone else uses, it’s time to change your opinion.

The Ultimate Node.js Tutorial

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The Best Node.js Frameworks and Tools

- E-Commerce, Node.js

The Best Node.js Frameworks and Tools

In a continuation of our journey into the world of Node.js, I’ve studied a bunch of tools and frameworks aimed at extending the functionality of the platform. Since solutions like Hapi.js and Express.js simplify some routine processes and lead to better results, I’ve described the best Node.js frameworks and tools below. If you are not yet familiar with Node.js, examine the following posts:

The Ultimate Node.js Tutorial

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The Best Node.js Hosting Solutions

- E-Commerce, Node.js

Node.js Hosting solutions for fast and easy development

Today I am going to talk about Node.js – an open source environment optimised for easy building. Since Node.js is going to be among key coding trends of the nearest future, I’ve decided to describe this platform through a series of blog posts on Firebear.

Being built on Chrome’s JavaScript runtime, Node.js offers the ability to create scalable network apps with high performance. Due to an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model, the platform is both lightweight and efficient. Thus, Node.js is a perfect solution for data-intensive apps that run across distributed devices in real time. Of course, Node.js requires a hosting environment, that’s why I’ve created this list of hosting solutions optimized for the platform.

The Ultimate Node.js Tutorial

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