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Scope of Node.js


Developers are in demand across the world, but Node.js developers seem to be getting all the attention; so much so that among the top ten most in-demand jobs, the number of jobs for Node.js developers alone has increased by around 2500%

How does Node.js fare with other technologies?

According to Node Source, the total number of Node.js downloads increased by 49% in the last one year. The use of Node.js in production has increased dramatically since its release in 2010. With early adopters such as LinkedIn, Paypal, and other tech companies, Node.js has seen an exponential increase in its use in web development.

                                                     Source: Node Source Report 2017

Compared to other web development technologies, Node.js is more popular. For people looking to start their career in web development, starting with Node.js makes more sense than any other. Below are some facts about Node.js that would compel you to learn it.

1. Unyielding demand

The demand for Node.js has been continuously rising. In fact, Node.js overtakes Java ( the most popular programming language so far)




As you can see in the above graph, the popularity of Java is slowly decreasing, while Node.js is increasing. As a developer, you might argue that comparing Node.js and Java isn’t quite right.


But if you take Stack Overflow Developers Survey 2018, JavaScript is the most popular programming language followed by Java at the fifth position. However, if you compare the growth of Java and Node.js , since the time Stack Overflow started the survey, Node.js clearly turns out to be a winner.

2. More number of jobs in Node.js development

Less development time, requirement of less number of servers, and unparalleled scalability offered by Node.js are the major reasons why companies are adopting it. Companies like LinkedIn are using it because it has significantly reduced their development time , while for Netflix it improved the application's load time by 70%.Other prominent names in the tech industry that use Node.js includes Medium, The New York Times, PayPal and so on. Gradually, start-ups are catching up on this trend too, incorporating Node.js as part of their technology stack.




The advantages offered by Node.js are primarily because of its non blocking event loop property which enables it to handle large number of requests easily, thereby lending wide scope for scalability..

3. JavaScript is used extensively

The best part about Node.js is it uses JavaScript. JavaScript is the simplest and the most popular way to develop apps in the browser. You can do it with other programming languages, but it isn’t easy.







Generally, to develop browser application and server-side application JavaScript and an additional programming language such as PHP, Ruby, Python etc is required. With Node.js, you can use JavaScript to develop both browser as well as server-side applications. Hence, you would be required to learn JavaScript, but no additional server-side programming language.
Compared to other languages and their event-loop systems, e.g. Python and Ruby, JavaScript proves to have better performance. Plus, there’s less room for human error, as programmers can avoid mental switching between browser and server.

4. Become a Full Stack Developer in the shortest time possible

To become a Full Stack Developer, one requires to be familiar with front-end and back-end. Earlier, in order to do so, one needs to know a server-side programming language, in addition to JavaScript. However, with Node.js, JavaScript can be used as a server-side programming language. Along with other frameworks like Express.js, Angular, and more, you can start working as a Full Stack Developer.




5. Lucrative salary packages

Salary for Node.js developers is comparatively better than other technologies. Developers starting their career in Node.js development can start anywhere between 5–10 LPA. This entirely depends on a developer’s proficiency in skills.











Overall, with increasing demand for Node.js, Node.js development is a promising career opportunity for developers looking to start their career in web development and experienced developers looking to fast-forward their growth.


At Cloud Tower Technologies, you can learn Node.js development, starting from JavaScript. You can also learn other frameworks including Express.js and Angular, while working on some challenging development projects, and start your career in fast-changing and well-paying web development area with some of the top tech companies in India.
 








 

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