Why Node.js is Called Single-Threaded and How It Serves Millions of Requests
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Introduction
Node.js is often described as a single-threaded environment, yet it is capable of handling millions of concurrent requests. This document explains the reasons behind this design and how Node.js achieves high concurrency through its architecture. Additionally, it provides a detailed overview of the event loop and a full example to illustrate these concepts.