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Node.js vs Underscore.js

A side-by-side look at Node.js and Underscore.js. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Node.js

Node.js

Development

Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform, JavaScript runtime environment that executes JavaScript code outside of a browser. It allows developers to build scalable network applications using JavaScript on the server-side.

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Underscore.js

Underscore.js

Development

Underscore.js is a JavaScript library that provides utility functions for common programming tasks like mapping, filtering, and functional programming paradigms. It allows developers to leverage functional techniques which can help manage state and complexity in web applications.

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