Using Node.js allows your back‑end and front‑end teams to share a single language: TypeScript. We’ve used it at Galadrim on dozens of projects, with frameworks such as Express, Nest.js, Fastify, and Adonis.
3 reasons to choose Node.js
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Node.js is fast
Thanks to its V8 execution engine and event‑driven architecture, Node.js is particularly well‑suited for applications requiring high scalability and low latency.
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Node.js is versatile
With Node.js, you can build server applications, command‑line tools, or back‑end scripts. Its npm ecosystem offers a huge collection of libraries to accelerate development.
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Node.js is widely used
Node.js is the most‑used web framework according to the Stack Overflow 2023 survey. It is used by many major companies, including Netflix, Uber, LinkedIn, and PayPal.
Galadmin
Galadmin is the open‑source Node.js‑based back‑office module we published. Galadmin enables creating a complete back‑office in just a few minutes. It is compatible with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
Frequently asked questions about Node.js and TypeScript
What is npm and why is it used with Node.js?
npm is Node.js’s package manager. It allows developers to install, update and manage the libraries and tools they need for their projects. Along with a vast package registry, npm simplifies dependency and project script management.
What is the main advantage of TypeScript compared to JavaScript?
TypeScript provides a static type system that allows developers to define the type of variables, functions, and more. This leads to better compile‑time error detection, smarter autocompletion, and improved code readability.
What is the Node.js event loop?
The event loop is the core mechanism of Node.js that enables non‑blocking code execution. It manages events and executes associated callbacks when the event occurs or when a task is completed.
Why is TypeScript considered a superset of JavaScript?
TypeScript is considered a superset of JavaScript because any JavaScript code is also valid TypeScript. TypeScript simply adds extra features—mainly static typing—that do not exist in pure JavaScript.