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Node.js modules you should know about: read

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I really like the idea of this website, as there might be a module out there that could just save you so much development time and hassle, instead of having to craft a solution yourself. Why, re-invent something when someone has already fixed the problem for you. The problem that i have however, is that for a beginner in Node.js and in programming itself for that matter, i just cant benefit or take advantage of a sit…

"Stdin" is the "standard input" to a program. Typically, this is connected to your keyboard input through a tty, but not always. Node tries to rely on Unix terminology when applicable. If you've never done systems programming of any sort, then yes, this may be a blocker. But, I don't think that most programming language documentation takes the time to explain what "stdin" is.

Understood. Thank you for the explanation. ;-)

I wasnt trying to be inflammatory in any way.

Re: Node.js modules you should know about: read

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I hear what you're saying. I had the same problem when i first tried Node as well. A friend of mine, started using it for a project and then gave up for the same reasons you cite above. How do you feel about Node.js now that we're on version 0.6? I've been dabbling with it again recently and found it to be maturer and much more stable. I also heard a quote (i cant remember from who) in a video saying that Node was no…

Node has been "production ready" for a while, yes. At least, Voxer, Ebay, LinkedIn, Joyent, and Microsoft (among others) seem to think so :) The API is not changing quickly any more. In fact, in most areas (if you're just dealing with documented features and not diving into obscure internals) it's as stable as it's going to get. The most recent breaking change that I'm aware of was announced almost a year in advance…

Great to hear. Cant upvote this enough. Thanks for replying and encouraging a beginner like myself. ;-)
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