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Node.js vs. Ruby: A comparison of two powerful languages ​​for building web applications

Node.js vs. Ruby: A comparison of two powerful languages ​​for building web applications​

Node.js and Ruby are two popular programming languages ​​that are widely used for building web applications. Both languages ​​have unique features and advantages suitable for different development needs. This article will provide a detailed comparison between Node.js and Ruby and provide corresponding source code examples.

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment based on the Chrome V8 engine. It allows developers to write server-side code using JavaScript, and has non-blocking I/O and event-driven features, making it possible to handle high concurrent requests. Here is a sample code for building an HTTP server using Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    const server = http.createServer((req, res