Node.js and AngularJS both are developed to build web applications using JavaScript, both follow the syntax of JavaScript but they are quite different in their architecture and working.
Following is a list of big differences between them.

Difference between Node.js and AngularJS

Index	Node.js	AngularJS
1)	Node.js is a cross-platform run-time environment and run-time system for applications written in JavaScript languages. it is like java runtime environment (JRE) for java, adobe flash player for ActionScript, common language runtime (CLR) for .net programs, or android runtime (art) for android apps.	AnglarJS is an open source web application development framework developed by Google.
2)	You have to install Node.js on your computer system to use it further for creating web or chat applications.	You have to add the AngularJS file just like any other JavaScript file to use it in applications. It doesn?t need to be installed separately before using it in applications.
3)	Node.js supports non-blocking input output I/O and follows an event driven architecture. It is used to create real-time applications such as instant messaging or chat apps.	AngularJS is completely written in JavaScript. It is mainly used to create single-page client side applications.
4)	Node.js is a platform built on the top of Google’s V8 JavaScript engine.	AngularJS is an open source framework, follows the syntax of JavaScript and developed by Google.
5)	Node.js is written in C, C++ and JavaScript languages.	AngularJS is written completely in JavaScript but it is different from other web application frameworks like jQuery.
6)	Node.js has a lot number of frameworks such as Express.js, Sails.js, Partial.js etc.	AngularJS itself is a web application framework of JavaScript.

Node.js vs Python

Index	Node.js	Python
1)	Node.js is much faster than Python.	Python is prettier than JavaScript. It is really fun to program in python if you don’t like JavaScript. It also has many useful Language features that JavaScript does not have like Generators, Decorators, Classes etc.
2)	Node.js is very popular in job market and growing day by day. It was initially released on 27 May, 2009.	The foundation of python was started in late 80’s and released on December 1989. So, it is very older than Node.js.
3)	Node.js is using by very big companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple etc. Millions of active apps are built on various versions of JavaScript.	There is not so craze for python now a day. Actually no other language ever had support like Node.js.
4)	A developer who is working on a web project, must have the knowledge of Node.js because sooner or later he will have to deal with node because many tools like module loaders, CSS preprocessors, template engines, etc. are made to run on node.	Python is an object oriented, strongly typed, multipurpose programming language which can be easily mixed up with C, C++, and JAVA etc.
5)	Node.js supports callback. Its programming is based on event/callback which makes it faster but as well as harder to debug and maintain	Python doesn?t support callback. It supports generators which makes it much simpler and concise.

Node.js Advantages over Python

Following are some important features which makes Node.js more preferable over Python.
• Node.js can be used for both client and server development.
• Node.js uses Google chrome’s V8 engine which makes its library very fast in code execution.
• Node.js is well suited for asynchronous programming.
• Node.js is getting popular day by day. It is now using by a lot of companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple etc.
• Node.js uses non-blocking I/O throughout so, it is best option for creating real-time web application. For example: chat application. On the other hand, Python is best option for creating CRUD based web applications.

Python Advantages over Node.js

• Python is an object oriented and multipurpose programming language which can be easily mixed up with C, C++, and JAVA etc. It is clean and contains many useful language features that JavaScript doesn’t have like Generators, Decorators, and Classes etc.
• If you are familiar with Python then you should use PyPy + Tornado. It is more beneficial , productive , and maintainable than using Node.js
• Node.js claims that it is faster than Python but Python provides PyPy+ Tornado to overcome with this disadvantage.
• Python is also using by a lot of internet companies now a day i.e. Quora, Nextdoor, Youtube , Pinterest, Slide Share, Apture, Disqus, Mochi Media etc.

Node.js vs PHP

Index	Node.js	PHP
1.	Node.js was created by Ryan Dahl in 2009 so it is comparatively new.	PHP was created by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994. So it has a glorious history of 20+ years.

2.	Node.js is not a programming language itself. It is a platform which runs JavaScript on server side and come with some set of JavaScript functions, modules, helpers etc.	PHP is a programming language, used to develop web applications..
3.	Node.js uses Google’s V8 JavaScript engine, which also powers client-side code in the chrome web browser.node.js platform. It has built-in libraries to handle web requests and responses so you don?t need a separate web server or other dependencies.	PHP is processed by an interpreter normally installed as a module in a web server i.e. Apache or Nginx.
4.	Node.js provides a wide range of new plugins that are designed according to the modern architectural approach.	PHP is a simple and thin layer language with less variables and certain elementary functions. It is not good for lengthy and complex architectural website.

Although, Node.js and PHP both are open source, primarily aimed for web development but they have some distinctive features. In some aspects, the former is better and some ways, the later is.

Advantages of Node.js over PHP

• Node.js is relatively new. So it provides a wide range of new plugins that are designed according to the modern architectural approach.
• Node.js provides structure in programming which makes it easy to understand and maintain. This facilitates programmers to structure and make their task more organized.
• Node.js is event driven and non-blocking so, speed (performance) is very high and this is the main advantage of using it.
• Node.js can handle concurrent requests more than other web technologies due to its event-driven nature.
• If you do something where you have many connections open at the same time then you must go with Node.js because it does not require a lot of memory and enhances speed.
• Node.js is more secure than PHP. Actually the main issue with PHP is security threats and a lot of alternatives have been launched in past few years to overcome with this.

Advantages of PHP over Node.js

• PHP is almost 20+ years old. It has a deep history in web development. On the other hand, Node.js is relatively new.
• All the major CMS platforms, like, WordPress, Joomla and Drupal, including their plugins are all written in PHP, making it easy to use and modify according to requirement.
• PHP is a simple and thin layer language with fewer variables and certain elementary functions. While Node.js is more complex.
• PHP is preferred to deal with less complex projects because it doesn’t use any JAR files and compilers, it enables a developer to create a web application with simply an editor and PHP files.
• PHP facilitates its developers to mix codes with content. You can simply open PHP tags and write codes without any need of templates or other files. It is very simple to learn and implement.

Node.js vs Java

Index	Node.js	Java
1.	Node.js is single-threaded.	Java is multi-threaded
2.	It has asynchronous I/O.	It has synchronous I/O.
3.	Node.js is faster than Java because of its asynchronous and non-blocking nature.	Java is synchronous in nature so it is slower than Node.js.

Node.js advantages over Java

Following is a list of some important points that makes Node.js superior to Java:
• Node.js shows extremely good performance. It is almost 20% faster than Java.
• Node.js has active and vibrant community, with lots of code shared via github, etc.
• Node.js has growing number of good npm libraries.
• Node.js has an asynchronous IO which is the future for concurrency and scalability.
• Node.js cuts down the overall processing time while uploading audio and video files. Node.js applications never buffer any data. So it is preferred for video uploading.
• A web server written in Node.js will be faster than apache.

Java advantages over Node.js

Following is a list of some important points where Java leads:
• Java has a rock-solid foundation with over 20 years of existence. So it is more reliable and widely used.
• Java developers have Eclipse, NetBeans, or IntelliJ, three top-notch tools that are well-integrated with debuggers, decompilers, and servers.
• Java facilitates remote debugging.

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• What is Node.js?
• Why Node.js?
• Installing NodeJS
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• Node.js Modules
• Import your own Package
• Node Package Manager (NPM)
• Local and Global Packages

File System Module and Express.js

• File System Module
• Operations associated with File System Module
• JSON Data
• Http Server and Client
• Sending and receiving events with Event Emitters
• Express Framework
• Run a Web Server using Express Framework
• Routes
• Deploy application using PM2 and Nginx

Work with shrink-wrap to lock the node module versions

• What is shrink-wrap
• Working with npmvet
• Working with outdated command
• Install NPM Shrinkwrap

Learn asynchronous programming

• Asynchronous basics
• Call-back functions
• Working with Promises
• Advance promises
• Using Request module to make api calls
• Asynchronous Commands

Integration with MongoDB and Email Servers

• Introduction to NoSQL Databases and MongoDB
• Installation of MongoDB on Windows
• Installation of Database GUI Viewer
• Inserting Documents
• Querying, Updating and Deleting Documents
• Connect MongoDB and Node.js Application
• Exploring SendGrid
• Sending emails through Node.js application using SendGrid

REST APIs and GraphQL

• REST API
• REST API in Express
• Postman
• MongoDB Driver API
• Express Router
• Mongoose API
• GraphQL
• GraphQL Playground

Building Node.js Applications using ES6

• ES6 variables

• Functions with ES6
• Import and Export withES6
• Async/Await
• Introduction to Babel
• Rest API with ES6
• Browsing HTTP Requests with Fetch
• Processing Query String
• Creating API using ES6
• Building Dashboard API
• Creating dashboard UI with EJS
• ES6 Aside: Default Function Parameters
• Data Validation and Sanitization

User Authentication and Application Security

• Authentication
• Types of Authentication
• Session Vs Tokens
• JSON Web Tokens
• Bcrypt
• Node-local storage

Understand Buffers, Streams, and Events

• Using buffers for binary data
• Flowing vs. non-flowing streams
• Streaming I/O from files and other sources
• Processing streams asynchronously
• File System and Security

Build chat application using Socket.io

• Getting Started
• Adding Socket.io To Your App
• Exploring the Front-end
• Sending Live Data Back & Forth
• Creating the Front-end UI
• Showing Messages In App
• Working with Time
• Timestamps
• Show Message Time In Chat App
• Chat application Project

Microservices Application

• Why Microservices?
• What is Microservices?
• Why Docker?
• What is Docker?
• Terminologies in Docker
• Child Processes
• Types of child process

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