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Node.js

Node.js

Node.js is the JavaScript runtime underneath most of my technical work. It is what powers Next.js on the server, scripts I run locally, and tooling across my stack.

What it is

A JavaScript runtime that lets JS run outside the browser. The default engine for modern web and product tooling.

How I use it

  • Running Next.js apps in development and production
  • Executing build tools, scripts, and CLI utilities
  • Supporting API work tested through Postman
  • Providing the runtime underneath deployments to Vercel
  • Acting as the default language context for anything involving JavaScript

Why it fits my workflow

Most of my stack assumes Node. Sticking close to it means fewer context switches and a tighter loop between front-end and back-end work. That matches my bias toward leverage and clean workflows.

What it unlocks for me

  • One language across most of my product surface
  • Fast iteration between local and deployed environments
  • Access to a massive ecosystem of packages
  • A foundation for the rest of my working stack

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