Feb 28, 2024

A Deep Dive into Node.js Event Loop

• Michael Scott

The Node.js event loop is central to the platform’s non-blocking, asynchronous nature. But how does it really work under the hood? In this detailed guide, we’ll walk through how the event loop processes I/O operations, timers, and events, allowing Node.js to handle many tasks concurrently without the need for multithreading. We’ll also discuss common pitfalls developers encounter when working with the event loop, such as blocking operations that can slow down the application...