Difference Between Node.js and Python

A plethora of code languages, have made possible interaction between humans and Computers and are used for developing various software programs and websites.

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Test your knowledge about topics related to technology

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The intention of Machine Learning is

recognize human’s face

think through the algorithm and excute the task

enable machines to learn by themselves using provided data

trained with huge amount of data

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Who is considered as the father of computing

Claude Shannon

Charles Babbage

Von Neumann

Graham Bell

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Which American Computer Company is also known by the nick name "Big Blue"

Microsoft

Apple

Compaq Corporation

IBM

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A process that is repeated, evaluated, and refined is called __________

diagnostic

descriptive

interpretive

iterative

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Saving a file from the Internet onto your desktop is called

Downloading

Uploading

Transfering

Storing

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'.MOV' extension usually refers to what kind of file?

Image file

Animation/movie file

Audio file

MS Office document

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LED stands for:

LCD

Line-emitting diode

Light-emitting diagram

Light-emitting diode

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With reference to a computer network, the exact meaning of the term VPN is

Virtual Protected Network

Virus Protected Network

Virus Proof Network

Virtual Private Network

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Mac Operating System is developed by which company

IBM

Apple

Microsoft

Samsung

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What does the acronym RAM stand for?

Random Access Memory

Random Archival Method

Really Awful Methods

Rotating Arm Memory

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Node.js vs Python

The difference between Node.js and Python is that both are different types of programming languages and are used for different purposes. Python is a General-purpose programming Language while Node.js is a back-end open source programming language used to develop network applications.

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Node.js is an open-source server environment and uses JavaScript to run the programs. It runs on various Operating Systems like Linux, Windows, Mac OS, etc.

It is one of the most used programming languages which is used to create various computer and web programs, especially the complex ones due to its readability and its dynamic, functional, and procedural performance.

Comparison Table

Parameter of Comparison	Node.js	Python
Based on	JavaScript	C
Type	Open-Source Environment	General Programming Language
Founded on	2009	1989
Founded by	Ryan Dahl	Guido van Rossum
Current Developers	Open JS Foundation	Barry Warsaw, Brett Cannon, Carol Willing, Thomas Wouters, and Pablo Galindo Salgado. They are called the Steering Council.

What is Node.js?

Node.js is essentially a free and open-source platform, and it runs on the V8 JavaScript engine (as denoted by “.js”, pointing to the concerned file).

Node.js is especially liked by those who are looking for a way to expedite the development process for bigger applications. Node.js is used by many tech giants such as IBM, Microsoft, LinkedIn, SAP, etc.

Node.js replaces PHP, being used primarily for building network programs. This is because Node.js can execute programs all at the same time, while PHP executes commands one after the other.

Ryan Dahl, the author of Node.js, didn’t like the limitations on the web servers. They weren’t able to handle larger concurrent connections and sequences, and hence got blocked.

What is Python?

Python is a very popular programming language used for creating web and software applications, creating workflows, and read and edit files.

Its key features are that its object-oriented, procedural, functional, and structured and it supports multiple paradigms. It executes as fast as the code has been written.

Python is also an open-source software which makes it easy to access for any individual or any commercial purpose. Python is developed on C programming language and hence can use modules from C.

Although, like most of the programming languages it also has problems like in indentation syntax bugs are hard to detect if you make the slightest accidental misalignment.

Main Differences Between Node.js and Python

Syntax. Node.js is built to handle asynchronous input-output. Python does have async. I/O features but In Python, you’ll find only limited pieces available in async.
Correction of problems. The Node package installer (NPM), is considered to be newer and better.
Complex Actions. Node.js is surely newer and has more threads but this doesn’t mean that Python can’t handle complex processes.
Operation Procedure. In Python, code is executed just after the code line ends, which is a prime feature in contrast to Node.js which handles requests one after another.
Learning it. You can start learning Python from today, even if you don’t have any prior knowledge of computer languages.

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Sandeep Bhandari

Sandeep Bhandari holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computers from Thapar University (2006). He has 20 years of experience in the technology field. He has a keen interest in various technical fields, including database systems, computer networks, and programming. You can read more about him on his bio page.